Waterlife (2009)

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The five great lakes in the American Midwest -- Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario and Lake Superior -- represent one of the largest supplies of fresh water on Earth. Nearly twenty percent of the world's fresh water is contained in the Great Lakes, and thirty-five million people… More The five great lakes in the American Midwest -- Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario and Lake Superior -- represent one of the largest supplies of fresh water on Earth. Nearly twenty percent of the world's fresh water is contained in the Great Lakes, and thirty-five million people count on the resources they provide. But as years of industrial pollution take their toll and lax enforcement of environmental regulations continues, it has become increasingly evident that the safety of the Great Lakes can no longer be taken for granted, and that action must be taken now to see that this valuable legacy will be available to future generations. Filmmaker Kevin McMahon captures the beauty of the Great Lakes, follows the path of water from Lake Superior to the Atlantic Ocean, details the environmental issues at stake, and makes his case for proper stewardship of our resources in the documentary Waterlife. Narrated by Gord Downie of the rock group The Tragically Hip and featuring music by Sufjan Stevens, Brian Eno and Sigur Ros, Waterlife was an official selection at Toronto's 2009 Hot Docs Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi