BLUE GOLD

Summary: The film highlights an important concern that wars of the future will be fought over water as they are over oil today, as the source of human survival enters the global marketplace and political arena. It talks about how Corporate giants force developing countries to privatize their water supply for profit and they don’t do this without the help of Corrupt governments that use water for economic and political gain. Following numerous worldwide examples of people fighting for their basic right to water, from court cases to violent revolutions.

Interesting Fact: Kevin Spacey presented, Director Sam Bozzo with a camera at the Toronto Film Festival and said “Go make another film”. ‘Blue Gold’ is the result.

Quote:” You cannot make peace with thirsty people.”

Running time: 89 mins

Date of Release: January 2010

Theme: water wars , water privatization, water industry