Waterlife

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 documentary tells the story of the last great supply — twenty percent — of fresh water on Earth.

The source of drinking water, fish and emotional sustenance for 35 million people, the Great Lakes are under assault from toxins, sewage, invasive species, falling water levels and, perhaps most dangerously, apathy. Some scientists believe the lakes are approaching ecological collapse.

Filled with striking imagery and memorable characters, Waterlife is an epic cinematic poem about the beauty of water and the danger of taking it for granted. The film is narrated by The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie, with music from Sam Roberts, Sufjan Stevens, Sigur Rós, Robbie Robertson and Brian Eno.