Water & Power: A California Heist
Synopsis
Uncovering the profiteering of the state's water barons and how they affect farmers, average citizens, and unincorporated towns throughout California.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-03
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marina Zenovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Arax
- Original Score
- Justin Melland
- Original Title
- Water & Power: A California Heist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Jigsaw Productions, National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marina Zenovich
Mark Arax
Justin Melland
Sam Painter, Thorsten Thielow
Aaron Yanes, Pax Wassermann
Ted Gesing, Alex Gibney, Lynne Kirby, Stacey Offman, Tim Pastore
Department Leadership Roster
Marina Zenovich
Director
Sam Painter
Director of Photography
Aaron Yanes
Editor
Ted Gesing
Producer
Thorsten Thielow
Director of Photography
Pax Wassermann
Editor
Luie P. Garcia
Costume Design
Justin Melland
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Water & Power: A California Heist about?
Uncovering the profiteering of the state's water barons and how they affect farmers, average citizens, and unincorporated towns throughout California.
Who directed Water & Power: A California Heist?
Water & Power: A California Heist was directed by Marina Zenovich.
Who stars in Water & Power: A California Heist?
The principal cast of Water & Power: A California Heist includes Not specified.
When was Water & Power: A California Heist released and how long is it?
Water & Power: A California Heist was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Water & Power: A California Heist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Water & Power: A California Heist was composed by Justin Melland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Water & Power: A California Heist?
Water & Power: A California Heist holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).