March 6, 2025
Film follows Arkansas native, Canadian navigating the Northwest Passage in handmade rowboats
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS will present an encore of the original documentary “Passage” – following adventurers Adam Riley of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Canadian Matty Clarke as they navigate the Northwest Passage in handmade rowboats – Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. and streaming at myarpbs.org/live. Riley and Clarke will join Arkansas PBS via Skype during live program breaks to offer additional firsthand accounts of the trip.
“Passage” follows Riley and Clarke as they embark on a journey through uncharted waters, setting out to conquer the final grail of adventure: rowing over the top of Canada in handmade rowboats, a feat that would make them the first ever to cross the Northwest Passage, self-propelled, in a single season.
From the meticulous planning and boat building to the excitement of launching their trek, the film captures the spirit of exploration. The friends face harsh environments, pushing their equipment, bodies and spirits to their limits. As challenges mount, the once smooth sailing turns into a more profound and introspective voyage of perseverance in the face of insurmountable odds.
“Passage” is made possible by funding from The Moving Image Trust Fund. This film has received interest from other PBS stations and Arkansas PBS is looking into national distribution.
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