Coming Soon to
Ely's Historic State Theater
Coming Soon to
Ely's Historic State Theater
One Night Only!
THE FISH THIEF: A Great Lakes Mystery tells the true story of remarkable people tackling the mystery of why the fish most prized by people nearly vanished from the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth: the Great Lakes. The crash destroyed jobs and businesses, devastating towns, tribal communities and First Nations in Canada and the United States.
Overfishing, dam building and industrial dumping had already decimated fish populations in parts of the Great Lakes but fish began disappearing far from industrial cities.
Scientists discovered what proved to be the most destructive marine species to ever invade the Great Lakes. Their tenacious search for a way to control it continues to influence the Great Lakes region’s economic fortunes and sounds a warning about the future of natural resources and the prosperity of millions around the world today.
Formerly titled "RELENTLESS", The Fish Thief screened at the 2024 Ely Film Festival to a sold out audience of 50 people. If you missed it back in February, now is your chance to see the film, learn about the issue, and connect with the filmmaker.
Director Lindsay Haskin will be in attendance!