Article: World Premiere of 'The River Wild' in Washington to Benefit American Rivers; Actors Streep, Strathairn to Attend Benefit

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Universal Pictures tonight presents the world premiere of "The River Wild" as a benefit for American Rivers, the nation's principal river conservation organization.

Expected to attend the screening at Washington's Uptown Theater are actors Meryl Streep, David Strathairn and Joseph Mazzello, plus director Curtis Hanson and producers David Foster and Lawrence Turman. A celebrity reception follows the film screening.

"This film will bring the drama and beauty of rivers to millions of Americans, and remind us of the need to protect our nation's fragile rivers and streams," said American Rivers President Kevin Coyle. "Our rivers, so important for fish and ...

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