Documentary

Out of the Lion's Mouth:
Exploration of Western Tibet and First Descent of the Indus River Headwaters

As a benefit event sponsoring the Rowell Fund for Tibet we will raise money for and give back to the Land and people from where we have explored. A vibrant record of our endeavor consisting of images and sounds will be presented in a multi-media presentation. The production will exhibit the effervescent culture, people, emotion and drama of our expedition, honor our triumphs and relinquish our disappointments. It will detail the type of logistics that are necessary for the planning and implementation of a major multi-environment expedition, and how it pertains particularly to China and Tibet. It is our committed desire to bring back a creative body of experiences that may inspire, educate, and enlighten.

We will share with our viewers not only the expedition, but the details of the journey, so that our audience may come away with an educational experience of the social and environmental conditions of the “roof of the world” and how tourism and travel are making an impact on native Tibetans. We will talk about planning, gear selection, safety as well as river travel in remote areas in order to help inform our audience and empower them to prepare for their own magnificent journeys.

[Beneficiaries]
By raising funds for native Tibetan projects we are giving back to the land and peoples that have given us the opportunity to enrich our own lives. Now after seeing the situation of Tibet's culture and traditions first-hand, it is evident that visual and written documentation of their sacred heritage is vital. This documentary benefit presentation not only contributes to the sustainability of the culture and traditions of the native Tibetans, it also inspires talented artists to make a statement for Tibetans all around the world . All proceeds from admissions and donations are tax deductible and help fund the Rowell Fund for Tibet.

The Rowell Fund for Tibet: Following the tragic deaths of renowned photographer, mountaineer and philanthropist Galen Rowell and his wife and partner Barbara in August 2002, the International Campaign for Tibet’s Board of Directors and close friends and family of the Rowells established a fund to carry on Galen and Barbara Rowell’s legacy in the Tibetan community.

Purpose: To encourage and support the work of Tibetans communicating issues of importance to their community to a broader Tibetan or international audiences. The fund will honor Galen and Barbara Rowell’s legacy for Tibetans by providing small grants to Tibetans in the language and visual arts who can make significant contributions to society. The Fund will support established or aspiring and talented Tibetans pursuing interests such as photography, film-making, writing, journalism, and projects that promote these skills within the Tibetan community. savetibet.org/programs/rowellfund/

[Sponsor Credits]
The multi-media presentation will provide an opportunity to give thanks and credit to our benevolent expedition sponsors. *Please see Sponsorship Section.

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