Mississippi Park Connection Invites you to enjoy a compilation of films about local River advocates and their relationships with the Mississippi River.

We Are the River, Dir. Peter Myers, Myers Communication Group, Trailer, 7 min.

The majestic waters of the Mississippi River meander 650 miles through Minnesota’s prairies, valleys and cities, yet its constant presence is all too easily taken for granted. We’ve lost sight of the powerful story the river has to tell – the story of us.

To the Dakota, the river is a sacred relative; to the early Europeans, it was the key to economic power. The Mississippi gave birth to thriving communities along its winding path, and the Falls of St. Anthony were harnessed to make Minneapolis the flour milling capital of the world. But we paid a steep price for this economic progress: the destruction of sacred places, communities and habitat.

With stories told by Indigenous Minnesotans, historians, educators and river stewards, "We Are the River" explores the conflicts and contradictions that have surrounded the Mississippi for hundreds of years and celebrates signs of hope and triumph in this resilient ribbon of flowing water.

Mother River, Dir. Jay-J Shultz, Harvest Film Company, Short, 6 min.

Accepted in to four nationwide film festivals, this breathtaking short film details the relationship one Minneapolis paddler has developed with the Mississippi River and her decade long desire to embark on a life changing journey paddling all 2,350 miles of the Mississippi River.

Mississippi Speed Record, Dir. Alex & Amy Maier, Wilderness Mindset.

Mississippi Park Connection, the official philanthropic partner to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, is proud to host Mississippi Speed Record in honor of the River and the many local paddler's that hear her beckoning call. Maybe paddling 2,350 miles in less than 3 weeks is not every one's cup of tea, but we hope to inspire you to not only flow into your dreams but to make a plan to get on the River when the Ice is out!

Embark on an epic journey with four adventurous spirits as they undertake the ultimate test of endurance and determination. Mississippi Speed Record: An Epic Adventure follows their incredible quest to paddle the entire 2,340 miles of the Mississippi River in a single 23-foot canoe, aiming to set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time down the river.

They paddle 24/7 for over 2 weeks, eating, sleeping, and even going to the bathroom in the canoe. Supported by a dedicated crew of over 20 people and two trailing support boats, they receive a constant stream of supplies and encouragement, fueling their drive to break the record.

Their journey captures the imagination of over a million followers on social media, with cheering fans lining the riverbanks, sharing in every triumph and setback. This exhilarating and inspiring documentary shows it’s not about conquering the river—it's about moving in harmony with its flow. Will the Mississippi River allow them to break the record

TICKET PRICES

$25 General (+ $2 online service fee) • $20 Member • $20 Student (+ $2 online service fee) • $20 Child (+ $2 online service fee)