Living downstream / the People's Picture Company presents ; in association with The Ceres Trust ; produced by Chanda Chevannes, Nathan Shields ; directed by Chanda Chevannes.

Format Video (DVD)
EditionEducational ed.
Publication InfoToronto, ON : The People's Picture Company, Inc., ©2010.
Description2 videodiscs (approximately 84 min. and approximately 56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Supplemental ContentConnect to related materials online
Subjects

Other author/creatorChevannes, Chanda, producer, director.
Other author/creatorShields, Nathan, producer.
Other author/creatorWallace, Randall, composer.
Other author/creatorSteingraber, Sandra Living downstream.
Other author/creatorCeres Trust (Organization)
Other author/creatorPeople's Picture Company, Inc.
Contents Disc 1: Feature length film ( 85 min.); Bonus features: Two optional audio feature commentaries (Number 1 features author Sandra Steingraber and director Chanda Chevannes -- Commentary 2 features director Chanda Chevannes, editor Nathan Shields, director of photography Benjamin Gervais) -- Scene compilation index [scenes grouped by theme: Knowing our environment (ca. 11 min.) -- Personal experience of cancer (ca. 21 min.) -- Rachel Carson and our chemicals policy (ca. 16 min.) -- Atrazine (ca. 13 min.) -- PCBs (ca. 11 minl.) -- A human rights issue (ca. 28 min.)] -- Film trailer -- Mini docs (Short documentaries using new interviews, footage, and graphics to explore select topics in greater depth) (27 min.) -- Written guides [pdf documents].
Contents Disc 2: One-hour version, (2010) (55 min.).
Abstract "The film follows Sandra during one pivotal year as she travels across North America, working to break the silence about cancer and its environmental links. But Sandra is not the only one who is on a journey - the chemicals against which she is fighting are also on the move. We follow these invisible toxins as they migrate to some of the most beautiful places in North America. We see how these chemicals enter our bodies and how, once inside, scientists believe they may be working to cause cancer. At once Sandra's personal journey and her scientific exploration, Living Downstream is a powerful reminder of the intimate connection between the health of our bodies and the health of our air, land , and water." -- Container
General noteBased on the book by Dr. Sandra Steingraber.
CreditsDirector of photography, Benjamin Gervais ; editor, Nathan Shields ; original music composed & performed by Randall Wallace.
Performer Featuring Sandra Steingraber, Tyrone Hayes, Stephane Lair, Linda Birnbaum, John Maurer, John Spinelli, George Woodwell.
Technical detailsDVD-ROM [Disc 1] ; DVD [Disc 2] ; NTSC, 5.1 Dolby Digital surround, Dolby Digital stereo; widescreen presentation, aspect ratio 1.78:1, enhanced for widescreen televisions ; access to written guides on Disc 1 requires computer with DVD-ROM drive and Adobe Reader software.
LanguageIn English with optional subtitles in English; optional English subtitles for the hearing impaired.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Genre/formBiographical films.
Genre/formEnvironmental films.
Genre/formNonfiction films.
Genre/formFilm adaptations.
Genre/formFeature films.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
ISBN0986761605
ISBN9780986761607
Publisher number76160 PPC (People's Picture Company)