Watermark

Watermark, by Jennifer Baichwal and Edward Burtynsky, delves into the importance of water and how it has shaped humanity. The film reflects on twenty unique stories from ten different countries. These accounts illustrate how essential water is to people’s livelihoods.

Water is a crucial part of all cultures. Humanity has had just as much impact on water as water has had on humanity. The overarching theme of climate change, and the need to rethink how we use and manipulate water, provides a connecting backdrop for the individual stories.

Among the countries featured in the documentary are China and the United States — two nations that harness the power of water through dams. Watermark provides an in-depth look at humanity’s reliance on water for food, power, transportation, religious significance, and more.