There's Something in the Water

    There's Something in the Water
    2019

    Synopsis

    Elliot Page brings attention to the injustices and injuries caused by environmental racism in his home province, in this urgent documentary on Indigenous and African Nova Scotian women fighting to protect their communities, their land, and their futures.

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    Cast

    • Stephen ColbertSelf (archive footage)
    • Ingrid WaldronSelf - Author of "There's Something in the Water"
    • Louise DelisleSelf - Local Activist
    • Michelle Francis-DennySelf - Community Liaison, Boat Harbour Remediation Project
    • John BatesSelf - Head of Nova Scotia Water Authority (archive footage)
    • Dorene BernardSelf - Water Protector
    • Jolene MarrSelf
    • Michelle PaulSelf
    • Darlene GilbertSelf
    • Madonna BernardSelf

    Recommendations

    • 75

      TheWrap

      There’s hope to be found in There’s Something in the Water, in the good intentions and implacable drive of the protesters.
    • 70

      The Hollywood Reporter

      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.
    • 67

      IndieWire

      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.
    • 63

      RogerEbert.com

      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.
    • 60

      Variety

      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.
    • 50

      Los Angeles Times

      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.