'We Are The River' Film Premiere

Event will include Q&A and live performance of ‘We Are The River’ by Karine Polwart 

What's the film about?

In one of the most dangerous corners of Colombia, illegal gold mining is devastating a river – and the communities who depend on it. Mercury poisons the water, rainforests are flattened, and armed groups use fear to control.  

‘We are the River’ tells the story of the Guardians who risk their lives to defend this territory, backed by a network of academics, artists and humanitarians from Colombia – and, for nearly two decades, Scotland.   

With original music from Karine Polwart, this documentary exposes the heartbreaking reality of social justice struggles, and explores how activists on the River Clyde are learning from this Colombian example. 

Supporting programmes in Colombia 

Proceeds from the screening will go towards SCIAF’s work in Colombia. There will be plenty of opportunities to donate on the night, but if you would like to contribute today, please click here.   

We hope you can join us to learn more about this remarkable story of courage from Colombia and reflect on what it means for communities here in Scotland.