There's Something in the Water

Name: There's Something in the Water
Genre: Documentary
Released: March 27, 2020
Duration: 73 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Elliot Page, Ian Daniel

2020

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): March 27, 2020 | Not Rated

Starring: Elliot Page, Ian Daniel

Summary: This documentary spotlights the struggle of minority communities in Nova Scotia as they fight officials over the lethal effects of industrial waste.

Director: Elliot Page and Ian Daniel

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 73 min

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William Bibbiani

Mar 25, 2020

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

Jordan Mintzer

Mar 25, 2020

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. Read full review

IndieWire Jude Dry

Apr 2, 2020

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. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Monica Castillo

Mar 27, 2020

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. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

Mar 25, 2020

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. Read full review

Michael Ordoña

Mar 28, 2020

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. Read full review

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