[dlevy]

Just heard Gord Downie has done the narration for new documentary called Waterlife, to be released at Hot Docs later this month, along with the release of a new song (not sure if it is part of We Are the Same)

Hopefully the trailer is up soon:
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[thompson girl]

Nice! :thumb: I love the Hot Docs festival, so I'll definitely check this film out.

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.

[Tthip]

This will be released on DVD August 25.

[dlevy]

***WINNER, Hot Docs 2009 Special Jury Prize - Canadian Feature***

WATERLIFE at the NFB Cinema

"...detailed, wondrous..." - Toronto Sun

August 25, 26, 27 at 7 PM

Screening in 35 mm

Director Kevin McMahon in attendance on August 27

Waterlife follows the epic cascade of the Great Lakes from Lake Superior to the Atlantic Ocean, telling the story of the last huge supply of fresh water on Earth. Filled with fascinating characters and stunning imagery, Waterlife is a cinematic poem about the beauty of water and the dangers of taking it for granted. Narrated by Gord Downie, lead vocalist of The Tragically Hip and Waterkeeper’s Trustee of Lake Ontario.

Featuring music by Sam Roberts, Sufjan Stevens, Sigur Rós, Robbie Robertson and Brian Eno.

Waterlife is produced by Primitive Entertainment in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada. Visit the Waterlife website - http://waterlife.nfb.ca/.

$6, $4 for students, seniors, NFB members.

Trailer: http://www.nfb.ca/film/waterlife_trailer/

[JT_Stone]

I watched the introduction to this film & from what I can see I am extremely excited to see this.

I am glad there are people getting the message out about the depletion & pollution of our great lakes!!

[The Heron Outside]

Looking around on the website, it seems the soundtrack features a "New song" compliments of our boys.

[Tthip]

Looking around on the website, it seems the soundtrack features a "New song" compliments of our boys.

It was a new song when the movie came out.
Morning Moon.

[ashtrayrock]

GREEN SCREENS

FREE films on the environment,
the first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM
Green Screens partners films from the NFB with experts and panellists selected by the Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy. If you are interested in the environment, Green Screens will entertain and inform you.
September 2, 2009 – Waterlife
Directed by Kevin McMahon, 2009, 109 min.
Winner, Hot Docs 2009 Special Jury Prize - Canadian Feature


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[Flamenco]

Sounds like Waterlife will be something to pay attention to. Anyone had a chance to see FLOW? Check it out in your local video store.

[NCPete]

I just found it on Netflix, though its availability is listed as unknown. But, that's pretty typical for new releases.

[Tthip]

Waterlife is on Global Friday at 9:00.

[Joe]

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[anchormoth]

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