About Damn Time
About Damn Time honors the trailblazing women who navigate Grand Canyon’s iconic rapids in handcrafted, hard-hulled dories and have carved their place in a traditionally male-dominated world. Told through the voice of veteran OARS dory guide, Cindell “Dellie” Dale, and a rising generation of women inspired by her path, the film captures the grit, heart, and humor of Grand Canyon’s boatwomen—past, present, and future.
As the film carries you deep into the heart of Grand Canyon—through roaring whitewater and star-lit camps—it reveals a story not only about mentorship and the inspiring women who are reshaping the river-running world for generations to come, but also a river whose future hangs in the balance. About Damn Time is both a thrilling, soul-stirring adventure, and a reminder of what’s at stake on the Colorado River.
“This film is dedicated to the women who’ve run the rapids before us and those still pushing against the current.” ~Filmmaker Dana Romanoff
Featuring OARS Dory Guides CINDELL DALE, ASHLEY BROWN, ANDREA MIKUS, MARY KRUSE, CAROLINE DOYLE | Legacy Dory Guides ELLEN TIBBETTS, ELENA KIRSCHNER, DENICE NOPOLETANO, MARY WILLIAMS, JAN KEMPSTER
FILM CREDITS
A Stept Studios, Vault Rentals & Lockt Film | Presented by OARS with support from American Rivers
Directed and Produced by DANA ROMANOFF | Edited by GREG SNIDER | Produced by JESSIE MAREK, BRE KELLY, SARAH STEWART | Executive Producers STEVE MARKLE, NICK MARTINI, DANA ROMANOFF, DYLAN SILVER, SARAH STEWART | Director of Photography JOEY SCHUSLER | Additional Cinematography DANA ROMANOFF, ROGER DALE, JOHN BLAUSTEIN | Sound Mix JESSIE MAREK | 2nd Unit Camera Operator BLAKE McCord | 2nd Camera KYLE RM JOHNSON | Grip JOHN CROWE | Production Assistant DAWN KISH | Partner Manager CLAIRE SOMMER
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