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Port Lecture Series Special Event: Taming the Mouth Documentary

painting of the ocean with large wave curving in from the left side of image over a rock jetty. A large vessel sits at a distance toward the center right of the image with the dark clouds in the sky parting to allow rays of light to shine down on the vessel sitting in the ocean. The words "Taming the Mouth" fill the center of the image.

The Port of Vancouver USA Lecture Series is making a special return this September for a night at the Kiggins Theatre!

Join us Wednesday, September 23 for a free screening of Taming the Mouth, a new documentary exploring the power of the Columbia River and the extraordinary story of the jetties that enabled safe passage to the Pacific Ocean.

The Port of Vancouver USA was proud to participate in the documentary and help bring a local perspective to this remarkable story.

Following the screening, we’ll host a Q&A with director Brett Eichenberger, the port's Chief Commercial Officer Alex Strogen who appears in the film and other invited participants to share more about the making of the film and answer your questions.

This special event is free, but registration is required!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Kiggins Theatre | 1011 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Film starts at 6:00 p.m.
Free admission | Registration Required

Register Here


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