This documentary delves into Jane Eisemann’s personal story during the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, providing a firsthand account of her experiences and the impact on her life and community. Jane, a local resident of Kodiak, shares her insights on the environmental and economic devastation caused by the spill, as well as the challenges faced in the cleanup efforts. Through her narrative, the film highlights the resilience and determination of those affected, shedding light on the long-lasting consequences of one of the worst environmental disasters in history

The Kodiak Remembers the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill History and Film Course was made possible with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, and is administered under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. Support and funding was also provided by the Kodiak Historical Society and Baranov Museum and the State of Alaska through the Alaska Historical Commission.