Franklin River Journey (1980)

Ukranian/Australian Botanist Antonius Moscal (1928-2017) travels by raft down the course of the Franklin River for three weeks in 1980.
He begins at Lake Hermione and experiences both its tranquil beauty and turbulent power.
A rare view of a wild and inaccessible river with a final eerie message:
“The Tasmanian Government is now debating the Hydro-Electric Commission’s proposal to dam the Franklin River”.
Produced by the Tasmanian Film Corporation for the National Parks and Wildlife Services.
Director - Bob Connolly
Producer - Anne Whitehead
Writers - Robin Anderson & Bob Connolly
Narrator - John Bluthal
Photography - Gert Kirchner
Sound - John Schiefelbein
Editor - Mike Woolveridge
Please be advised that this footage may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, which reflect the attitude of the period in which the film was produced, and which may be considered inappropriate today.
Tasmanian Archives: Film - Franklin River Journey (1980) - 35mm release print (sound, colour) - 25m 45s (Reference: AB869/1/1073 and AB869/1/1074).
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Great video, although did he fight for the Franklin or just collect plant samples ? Either all great video 👍

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You can't destroy everything for progress or monetary gain , there is always another solution