Product Description

It covers 70 percent of the Earth's surface, and yet the availability of water to the world's people may be in jeopardy, according to this documentary exploring the flow of the planet's fresh water supply in the 21st century. Interviews with scientists and political activists shed light on controversies surrounding this precious commodity's privatization, as well as the politics surrounding pollution and economic development. AKA: "Flow: For the Love of Water." 84 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; audio commentary; bonus footage; extended scenes; featurettes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18548 in DVD
• Brand: Oscilloscope Laboratories
• Released on: 2008-12-09
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .32 pounds
• Running time: 84 minutes

Features

• Irena Salina s award-winning documentary investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st Century - The World Water Crisis. Salina builds a case against the growing privatization of the world s dwindling fresh water supply with a focus on politics, pollution, human rights, and the emergence of a domineering world water cartel. Interviews with s

Review
An astonishingly wide-ranging film. An informed and heartfelt examination of the tug of war between public health and private interests. --New York Times

An astonishingly wide-ranging film. An informed and heartfelt examination of the tug of war between public health and private interests. --New York Times

An astonishingly wide-ranging film. An informed and heartfelt examination of the tug of war between public health and private interests. --New York Times

About the Director
Born in France, Irena started her career at 15 as a radio journalist in Paris, then worked in production in various capacities on numerous US films before writing and directing her first short, See You on Monday, sponsored by LifeTime Television for the Hamptons Film Festival. Her first film, Ghost Bird: The Life and Art of Judith Deim (2000) is an award-winning documentary that delves into the remarkable life of St. Louis-born artist Judith Deim. GhostBird was featured at many festivals, won Best Documentary at the 15th Fort Lauderdale Film Festival, the Presidents' Award at Mexico's prestigious Ajijic Film Festival, and is an evergreen audience favorite on the Sundance Channel.