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MAN VS NATURE AT THE EDGE OF THE PACIFIC

In this story of man versus nature, one question looms large: will we truly tame the mouth? Taming The Mouth is more than a documentary-it's a living tribute to the Columbia River Jetty System and the history it shaped. From its inception in 1880, through decades of construction, perilous maintenance, and a legacy of nearly 2,000 shipwrecks, the film explores how this narrow two-mile gateway became both a graveyard and a lifeline. Today, it remains vital to $24 billion in regional commerce, standing as one of the Pacific Northwest's greatest engineering feats.  Where the mighty Columbia meets the Pacific, every ship's passage is a test of human ingenuity against the relentless power of the sea.  This is the remarkable story of how generations fought to tame the mouth of the Columbia River-preserving lives, forging trade, and shaping the identity of an entire region.

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      ABOUT US

      We are Joe Foss, Jeff Holt, and Gary Kobes, executive directors of "Taming the Mouth", working towards production of this feature length documentary telling the story of the Columbia River Jetty system, its history, its construction, and its critical  role in our region and America's commerce.  This is a story that most Americans and even most Washingtonians and Oregonians know little about.  We are lifelong Pacific Northwest residents and fascinated by our unique and interesting regional history.  We are amateur historians, videographers, video editors, who believe that our combined passion and perseverance will lead to this important story being told.

      The filmmaking team at Resonance Productions has an impressive portfolio of experience spanning feature films, commercials, travel videos, technical videos, training videos, and various forms of short content. Their work has been acknowledged and featured in prominent media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Seattle Times, The Washington Post Express, and they have also received global media coverage from CNN, BBC, and Huffington Post. With a clientele that includes iconic brands such as Nike, ESPN, ABC Australia, Intel, National Geographic, U.S. Air Force, U.S. State Department, and U.S. Department of Defense, Resonance Productions is a trailblazer in the creative industry, delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.



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