Documentary Film, Television & Digital Media

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Waterlife

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 great supply (20 per cent) of fresh water on Earth.

Waterlife | Feature Doumentary

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 Hip’s Gord Downie and features music by Sam Roberts, Sufjan Stevens, Sigur Ros, Robbie Robertson and Brian Eno.

Details

Program

1 x 109
Year: 2009
High Definition
35mm

Broadcasters:
History Television
Sundance Channel
NHK

Awards

Toyota Earth Grand Prize
Tokyo International Film Festival, 2010

Webby Award
Documentary: Individual Episode, 2010

SXSW Web Award
Activisim, 2010

Nomination: Best Original Program or Series produced for Digital Media - Non-Fiction
Gemini Awards, 2010

Special Jury Prize,
Canadian Feature
Hot Docs, 2009

Best Cross Platform Project
Canadian New Media Awards, 2009

Best Of Show
Digital Marketing Awards, 2009

Gold - Entertainment, Arts & Tourism
Digital Marketing Awards, 2009