There's Something in the Water
Synopsis
Elliot Page brings attention to the injustices and injuries caused by environmental racism in his home province, in this urgent documentary on Indigenous and African Nova Scotian women fighting to protect their communities, their land, and their futures.
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There's Something in the Water Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-19
Top Cast
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Stephen Colbert
Self (archive footage)
Ingrid Waldron
Self - Author of "There's Something in the Water"
Louise Delisle
Self - Local Activist
Michelle Francis-Denny
Self - Community Liaison, Boat Harbour Remediation Project
John Bates
Self - Head of Nova Scotia Water Authority (archive footage)
Dorene Bernard
Self - Water Protector
Jolene Marr
Self
Michelle Paul
Self
Darlene Gilbert
Self
Madonna Bernard
Self
Carol Howe
Self
Rebecca Moore
Self
Paula Isaac
Self
Marian Nichols
Self
Elliot Page
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Daniel, Elliot Page
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingrid Waldron, Elliot Page, Xavier Coleman, Hugo Perez, Ian Daniel
- Original Title
- There's Something in the Water
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- 2 Weeks Notice
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Daniel, Elliot Page
Ingrid Waldron, Elliot Page, Xavier Coleman, Hugo Perez, Ian Daniel
Julia Sanderson
Xavier Coleman, Hugo Perez
Ingrid Waldron, Julia Sanderson, Elliot Page, Ian Daniel
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Daniel
Director
Elliot Page
Director
Ingrid Waldron
Producer
Xavier Coleman
Editor
Hugo Perez
Editor
Julia Sanderson
Producer
Elliot Page
Producer
Ian Daniel
Producer
Elliot Page
Writer
Xavier Coleman
Writer
Hugo Perez
Writer
Ian Daniel
Writer
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What is There's Something in the Water about?
Elliot Page brings attention to the injustices and injuries caused by environmental racism in his home province, in this urgent documentary on Indigenous and African Nova Scotian women fighting to protect their communities, their land, and their futures.
Who directed There's Something in the Water?
There's Something in the Water was directed by Ian Daniel, Elliot Page.
Who stars in There's Something in the Water?
The principal cast of There's Something in the Water includes Stephen Colbert, Ingrid Waldron, Louise Delisle, Michelle Francis-Denny, John Bates.
When was There's Something in the Water released and how long is it?
There's Something in the Water was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Is There's Something in the Water based on a book or true story?
There's Something in the Water is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ingrid Waldron".