The Snake And The Whale
Over the past fifty years, four federal dams impounding the Lower Snake River in Washington State have been identified as the root cause for the demise of all of Idaho’s anadromous fish. “The Snake and the Whale” reveals the corrupt deals behind the dams’ construction and the subsequent campaigns to hide their role in this ongoing ecological disaster.

Additionally, the dams have profoundly impacted a group of Killer Whales off the coast of Washington, known as the Southern Resident Orca, which rely on Snake River salmon as a primary food supply. These majestic creatures are now atop the Endangered Species list.

The film exposes the propaganda and deceit propagated by the Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Power Administration, and certain members of Congress who falsely claim the dams are crucial for the regional economy and power grid. “The Snake and the Whale” is not just an investigative documentary; it is a compelling narrative about the fight to preserve our environment against entities that prioritize profit for the few over ecologic sustainability.

Director’s Statement
Over the course of my career, I have always chosen stories that help to give a voice to the voiceless and hold those in positions of power to account. The Snake and the Whale was an opportunity to give a voice to threatened and endangered fish and a group of Orca that are on the endangered species list. By selecting experts to tell the majority of the story, it becomes evident that an ecological disaster has been overlooked, whitewashed and supported by a handful of corrupt and powerful government officials. I was determined to let nature speak and expose politicians and bureaucracy responsible for an ongoing ecological crisis.