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Canada · 2019
1h 13m
Director Elliot Page, Ian Daniel
Starring Stephen Colbert, Ingrid Waldron, Louise Delisle, Michelle Francis-Denny
Genre Documentary
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In this urgent documentary, Elliot Page brings attention to the injustices and injuries caused by environmental racism in his home province. All geared up, he joins indigenous and African Nova Scotian women as they fight to protect their communities, their land, and their futures.
If There’s Something in the Water isn’t the most sophisticated treatment of the issues it scrutinizes, it nonetheless makes a very convincing case for protections against environmental harm being applied equally to all members of society.
The Hollywood Reporter by Jordan Mintzer
For those who have never heard of these cases, this short and very to-the-point exposé can be an eye-opening experience, especially as it is set in country we tend to idealize for its wholesomeness.
There’s Something in the Water doesn’t break any molds in terms of documentary form, and it’s less impressive as cinema than activism. But it’s easily digestible and well researched, with the aid of Waldron’s book.
Los Angeles Times by Michael Ordona
What results is an emotional appeal that highlights a grave problem but doesn’t give the viewer the scientific, factual foundation to be completely convinced. The film also doesn’t offer solutions.
RogerEbert.com by Monica Castillo
While the documentary has the feel of a scrappy passion project, the message itself remains powerful. Given the chaotic times, There’s Something in the Water also serves as a stark reminder that not all governments have their citizens’ best interests at heart.
There’s hope to be found in There’s Something in the Water, in the good intentions and implacable drive of the protesters.
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