Cadillac Desert - 1. Mulhollands Dream (2 of 9)

Cadillac Desert
Water and the Transformation of Nature (1997)
An American four-part documentary series about water, money, politics, and the transformation of nature.
The film chronicles the growth of a large community in the western American desert. It brought abundance and the legacy of risk it has created in the United States and abroad.
The first three episodes are based on Marc Reisner's book, Cadillac Desert (1986), that delves into the history of water use and misuse in the American West. It explores the triumph and disaster, heroism and intrigue, and the rivalries and bedfellows that dominate this little-known chapter of American history.
The final episode, is drawn from Sandra Postel's book, Last Oasis, (1992) which examines the global impact of the technologies and policies that came out of America's manipulation of water, demonstrating how they have created the need for conservation methods that will protect Earth's water for the next century.

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This recording comes from old vhs tapes, and the quality is messed up in places. But, it is nearly impossible to find copies of the original series anymore. Just a single copy of the first episode is for sale on amazon, and the guy selling it wants $1000!! Or you can watch it here for free :)

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Cadillac Desert
• Marc Reisner
• William Mulholland
• Los Angeles
• Owens Valley
• Mono Lake
• Department of Water and Power

[jontg429]

Thank you for posting this, much appreciated!

[childsfamilyvideos]

Thank you so much for posting these! I have been looking for this film for years...ever since I read Reisner's book of the same name. And yes there is a vhs copy on ebay right now for $500!!! What turds! Thank you!!! I will spread the word.