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Galloping Upstream: The Graham Kerr Story

Sponsored Project

  • Scott Finley, Director
  • Schy Gleason, Producer
A cinematic aerial view of a winding river surrounded by lush green forests and open farmland under a blue, cloud-filled sky. Bold, distressed black lettering reads “GALLOPING UPSTREAM,” crossed by a bright turquoise arrow containing the white subtitle “THE GRAHAM KERR STORY.” The design feels adventurous, energetic, and inspirational, suggesting a journey of perseverance and discovery.

About the Project

Galloping Upstream speaks to a massive, underserved audience: people in mid‑to‑late life wrestling with whether their choices meant anything. Graham Kerr’s “U‑turn”, from celebrity excess to resilient, principled living, offers a radical counter‑narrative to a culture that discards its elders. His life raises urgent questions about appetite, success, grief, and what it costs to live by one’s convictions. Our impact strategy centers on festival exposure, discussion‑based community screenings, and partnerships with culinary educators, faith communities, and caregiver networks, moving audiences from passive viewing to confronting their own legacy questions.