Knee Deep
(18 min) US
[watch trailer]

Saturday 10/17, 11:15 AM (Session 4)

Director/Producer: Aly Nicklas

Description:
In September 2013, catastrophic floods struck Colorado’s Front Range. President Obama declared a state of emergency and released the National Guard and FEMA. Entire communities were cut off when waters swept away mountain roads. Over 19,000 homes were damaged, filled with mud and debris. Before the rain stopped, a small group of friends started shoveling and before long were running a large scale disaster response effort, despite little experience in disaster relief or volunteer organizations. The Mudslingers became the subject of many news stories, including NBC's Nightly News and the Today Show.

Biography:
Aly Nicklas is a freelance writer, photographer and filmmaker based out of Boulder, Colorado. Growing up in Alaska instilled in her a deep sense of love and respect for both wild places and wild people. She is passionate about community, human rights, outdoor adventure and creating positive social change. In September of 2013, she helped found the Mudslingers, a grassroots disaster response organization that formed in response to the Colorado floods. Knee Deep, her second film, is about that effort.

Contact Information:
e: aly@justritemedia.com
w: www.kneedeepfilm.com



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