TROUT GRASS, the documentary written and narrated by DAVID JAMES DUNCAN and filmed on location in China and Montana, is available now on DVD.

Seattle, WA - (mmd-news) - - Coursing from the verdant hills of Southern China to the majestic streams of Montana, TROUT GRASS is a story of passion, international partnership and the discovery of place in the natural world. The 50-minute documentary, written and narrated by best-selling author David James Duncan (The River Why), unveils the transformation of bamboo from a vibrant plant to a featherweight fly rod.

This award-winning tale begins in China and covers the process of harvesting and selecting bamboo specifically suited for the 120 year-old tradition of hand crafting fly rods. TROUT GRASS reveals the art and ardor behind two of the Earth’s most renewable and beautiful natural resources—bamboo and rivers.

A portion of the profits from TROUT GRASS will be donated to the conservation group, AMERICAN RIVERS. DVDs are now available through the film’s website, www.troutgrass.com, as well as select U.S. internet and retail outlets.

Reviews of TROUT GRASS:

 “Duncan wastes nary a word as he tackles his subject with a poet's passion and reporter's zeal…I was reminded of the understated elegance of A River Runs Through It.” Louis R. Carlozo, Chicago Tribune

“These images in the film are universal and reach well beyond the boundaries of fly fishing…David Duncan’s narration is as lyrical as the sound of water laughing over stones…” George Grant, TriCities.com

“…a beautifully crafted film…” Ruby Masters, NewWest.net

“…one of the best films on fishing related subjects I have ever seen.”
Martin Jorgensen, GlobalFlyFisher.com

Select Film Festival Screenings and Awards
WORLD PREMIERE—Jackson Hole Film Festival
WINNER—Best Short Documentary, Port Townsend Film Festival
WINNER—Best Film, Ellensburg Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION—Globians Film Festival, Berlin, Germany
SCREENING AWARD—Montana CINE

Volcano Motion Pictures is a small consortium of artists dedicated to producing vibrant images, sounds and stories that create positive impacts on our world.

Contact:
Josh Moro
Volcano Motion Pictures
P.O. Box 315
Vashon, WA
Phone: 307.745.5367
www.troutgrass.com

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