The Colorado
Synopsis
A music-based documentary that explores the Colorado River Basin from social and ecological perspectives across history. Brief voiceover texts—narrated by the great Shakespearean actor Mark Rylance—lead the viewer into each of the film's nine sections. Contextual images along with lyrics—sung by the 2014 Grammy laureate Roomful of Teeth—explore topics ranging from prehistoric settlements of the region to present-day plight of the Colorado River Delta.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Murat Eyuboglu
- Original Score
- Shara Nova, William Brittelle, Paola Prestini, Glenn Kotche, John Luther Adams
- Original Title
- The Colorado
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murat Eyuboglu
Shara Nova, William Brittelle, Paola Prestini, Glenn Kotche, John Luther Adams
Jill Steinberg, Murat Eyuboglu, Paola Prestini
Department Leadership Roster
Murat Eyuboglu
Director
Shara Nova
Original Music Composer
Jill Steinberg
Producer
William Brittelle
Original Music Composer
Paola Prestini
Original Music Composer
Glenn Kotche
Original Music Composer
John Luther Adams
Original Music Composer
Paola Prestini
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colorado
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What is The Colorado about?
A music-based documentary that explores the Colorado River Basin from social and ecological perspectives across history. Brief voiceover texts—narrated by the great Shakespearean actor Mark Rylance—lead the viewer into each of the film's nine sections. Contextual images along with lyrics—sung by the 2014 Grammy laureate Roomful of Teeth—explore topics ranging from prehistoric settlements of the region to present-day plight of the Colorado River Delta.
Who directed The Colorado?
The Colorado was directed by Murat Eyuboglu.
Who stars in The Colorado?
The principal cast of The Colorado includes Mark Rylance, Inocencia González Sainz.
When was The Colorado released and how long is it?
The Colorado was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Colorado?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colorado was composed by Shara Nova, William Brittelle, Paola Prestini, Glenn Kotche, John Luther Adams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Colorado?
The Colorado holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).