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GO FISH screenings draw more than 800 viewers

The Denman screenings of a film about herring brought audiences to the United Church and the Gathering Place in early August.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2023-08-24 · compiled 2026-10-01

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More than 800 people attended screenings of GO FISH on Denman from August 3 to 6, according to a thank-you notice in this week’s Islands Grapevine. The notice said the film footage was taken in waters around Hornby and Denman.^[1]

The screenings were held at the Denman Island United Church, and an ocean-themed art installation was set up at the Gathering Place, the notice said. Volunteers helped with traffic and parking.^[1]

The notice said the screenings prompted conversations about herring, fishing and people’s experiences, and thanked the United Church and local volunteers.^[1]

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