Yakona

2015 • 82 minute

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Yako­na, meaning ""rising water"" in a local Native American language, is a visual journey through the crystal clear waters of the San Marcos River and its headwaters at Spring Lake. This film takes the viewer from prehistoric times through the modern era on an impressionistic journey from the perspective of the river. While filming, many extraordinary changes occurred surrounding the springs and river, including the removal of the Aquarena Springs theme park, the restoration of Spring Lake and the uncovering of ancient human remains. We were there to capture these historic changes to the river. We follow the river from source to sea, through the changing seasons, interpreting the river’s time and memory, and documenting this relationship between the natural world and man. Yakona speaks directly to the viewer with its beauty, appealing to humanity’s higher nature, and the viewer begins to understand this is a river that yearns to remain unchanged despite everything that is changing around it.

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not only did Yakona bring back memories from familiar places along the river, it did a great job of telling an expansive story from expected and unexpected points of view. This scenery-rich production provides enough of a path that it guides the viewer but allows them space to apply the story to their own lives. Everyone is at play, everyone is accountable., and we all find inspiration in our own story. Fun watch. Recommended.

This film uses the river itself as the sole character to show the constant and ongoing changes of life, both in the water and on the banks. It's not just about the San Marcos River, but all river systems the world over. It reminds us of how many things are touched by the waters of a river. It shows us our link as humans to these waters. With almost no words, the film is not preachy, and makes even the ugly somewhat beautiful through the style of filming.

An innovative documentary that pushes the boundaries of what a nature film can be. With minimal narration it boldly explores the sights and history of the San Marcos River with beautiful cinematography and scoring.