[misc.handicap] MOVIE: A Disabled Man's Voyage by Kayak

paley@oas.olivetti.com (Dan Paley) (03/16/91)

Index Number: 14051

The movie CURTAIN OF ICE: A Disabled Man's Voyage By Kayak Across the
Bering Straits, will be playing Thursday, April 18 at the Cowell Theater,
Fort Mason, San Francisco at 7:30pm.

It is a dramatic account of the first crossing of the Bering Strait by
skin boat since the Cold War era.  CURTAIN OF ICE depicts the realization
of paraplegic Jim Noyes' dream of reopening the cultural crossroads
between Alaska and the Soviet Far North, paddling a "baidarka" or 
traditional kayak.

The 45 minute documentary by California filmmaker John Armstrong, with
narration by Hal Holbrook, will be followed by a reception for both Noyes
and Armstrong.  The screening is a benefit for Environmental Traveling 
Companions, a non-profit organization which provides accessible wilderness
adventures for people with special needs and which first introduced
Noyes to kayaking.

Advance tickets for the April 18 film premiere can be purchased through
Environmental Traveling Companions by calling (415) 474-7662, or at 
the door.  Cost for the benefit event is $12, which includes the 
reception.

NOTE:  This is a good group to support, I've been a guide for this
        group for awhile, and to see to response from the people
        they take out on trips is just amazing.  Please come out
        and see a great film and support a great group.