Film Independent's 2009 Spirit Awards Arrivals

The transcript features an interview with a filmmaker discussing the honor of being nominated for an award, the significance of representing Canadian cinema, and the joy of sharing their film 'Up the Yangtze'. The film explores the impact of the Three Gorges Dam in China, set on a luxury cruise boat. The filmmaker shares their lifelong passion for cinema, driven by a childhood love for movies and the visual storytelling process.

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