WATERLIFE follows the epic cascade of the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. From the icy cliffs of Lake Superior to the ornate fountains of Chicago to the sewers of Windsor, this feature-length documentary tells the story of the last huge supply (20 per cent) of fresh water on Earth. The source of drinking water, fish and emotional sustenance for 35 million people, the Great Lakes are under assault by toxins, sewage, invasive species, dropping water levels and profound apathy. Some scientists believe the lakes are on the verge of ecological collapse. Filled with fascinating characters and stunning imagery, WATERLIFE is an epic cinematic poem about the beauty of water and the dangers of taking it for granted. The film is narrated by The Tragically Hips Gord Downie and features music by Sam Roberts, Sufjan Stevens, Sigur Ros, Robbie Robertson and Brian Eno.
our last fresh water, do you want to drink?
Diggler4444af 11 months ago
I think it was Ovation where I saw it yesterday. You see and hear how chemicals, industrial and medical are forever degrading and mutating water life. There is no process for removal of prescription waste. It hurts. It's scary. God bless the protesters of the middle east. Too many of us still think our leaders, Wall Street, care more about us than the family anywhere else on the globe. We are presently being degraded and mutated like the voiceless water life.
hattymiller 1 year ago
I saw this last weekend on Global TV. Deeply moving. I live along one of these Great Lakes. Sobering!
EasilyWowed 1 year ago
What a fabulous documentary. I tried to rate it 5 stars but some how clicked one star and can't change it. Anyway, I hope everyone can see this film.
gforceTOR 2 years ago