"Eye-opening... Lavallee interviews geologists, environmentalists, and others to document evidence of global warming. The filmmaker also speaks to scientists who worry about the amount of water needed to flush oil from the ground and the toxic wastes that pollute ponds and rivers. The contrast between formerly pristine waters and polluted waterways makes a convincing case for exploring sources of alternative fuels in this call for action." - Booklist (American Library Association) "Recommended for every audience. Highlights the environmental price North Americans pay for domestic oil production. A strong case for public awareness, change in government priorities, and more effective oversight of oil corporations." - Library Journal
"Highlights the indescribable beauty of the region and how it is being threatened by industry and carelessness." - Earth Times
"Narrated by American actor Peter Coyote, the film follows Lavallee down the Athabasca River and across Western Canada as he examines the relationship between water and oil. In a unique narrative device, the film traces the paths of both an imaginary drop of water and drop of oil while investigating what threats the oil sands project may have on the third largest watershed in the world." - Calgary Herald Winner Best Canadian Film Award, Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Platinum Documentary Award Winner, Oregon Film Awards John Muir Award, Yosemite Film Festival
Official Selection -DocUtah Film Festival, 2012 -Durango International Film Festival, 2012 -Tyrolean Independent Film Festival, Innusbruck, 2012 -Wild and Scenic Film Festival -Projecting Change Film Festival -Tipping Man Film Festival -Planet in Focus Film Festival -World Community Film Festival
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