THE MIGHTY RIVER - by Frédéric Back and Narrated by Donald Sutherland
Frédéric Back is a gifted filmmaker who can reveal and indeed recreate the grace, beauty and tragedy of nature. Two of his films, namely The Man Who Planted Trees and CRAC, were recognized for their sensitivity, universal appeal and rich visual elements, and each earned an Academy Award (AMPAS®).

In the equally remarkable The Mighty River, Backs latest animated film, colors, forms, images and symbols magically blend together in tribute to the mighty St. Lawrence. The river meanders, surges, cascades and swirls along, nourishing life forms that are delicate and grand. Over the ages, it has served as a subject of fascination for adventurers and explorers alike, as well as an object of neglect and destruction for insensitive settlers and industrialists.

Backs film succeeds in portraying this majestic river as one of natures most glorious habitats, a source of beauty and a bountiful provider of life now threatened by misuse. The images reflect the precarious nature of the Rivers splendor and impress upon viewers the importance of cherishing, preserving and restoring this vast treasure. This may be Backs most memorable achievement.