Important Film Release this June. Toronto, Vancouver and TBA
WATERLIFE
A film by Kevin McMahon
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 huge supply (20 per cent) of fresh water on Earth.
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.
Waterlife is being released in Canada by Mongrel Media.
View the NFB interactive Waterlife site here.
WATERLIFE now playing! The opening weekends are important as attendance determines whether the film will receive wider distribution.
TORONTO
June 5-11 - Varsity & Canada Square
June 12 (open run) - Carlton
VANCOUVER
June 19 - theatre TBA
Toronto Theatres & Showtimes:
VARSITY: 1:10pm, 3:50pm, 6:50pm*, 9:40pm (Fri-Sun, Mon, Wed-Thurs)
CANADA SQUARE: 4:20pm, 6:50pm, 9:30pm (daily)
*Director, Kevin McMahon and Great Lakes United Executive Director, Derek Stack will be discussing the film and local water issues opening night following the 6:50pm show (VARSITY). For a complete list of speakers, click here.