2024 EMMY WINNER

In this documentary, witness the spiritual and physical journey of the University of Washington’s first canoe family aboard the Willapa Spirit. It’s a story of reclaiming old traditions and starting new ones, and of reconnecting to a heritage that will always be an essential part of the Pacific Northwest.

Creative & Story Direction: David Bessenhoffer
Direction, Cinematography, and Edit: Mari Clevin
Additional Camera: Alyse Young, David Bessenhoffer
Motion Graphics: Joshua Van Parys