Cieszko+Blue+Gold


 * 1. **Blue Gold (2008), Sam Bozzo

2. **What is the central argument or narrative of the film? **

This documentary illustrates how corporations are polluting and wasting countless water supplies. The privatization of water supplies are unequally divided in many countries; including the ownership of water services such as bottled water, dams, and the construction of water infrastructure. To many companies, water is not seen as a necessity for life, but rather solely as an income provider.


 * 3. What sustainability problems does the film draw out? **

Production demands of water leads to the water industry following unsustainable and environmentally detrimental practices. Natural resources are exploited, the consequences of which are often overlooked. An example of this includes the search for “sustainable energy” in which rivers are dammed, however this reduces the biodiversity of aquatic life in the affected area. Areas affected however can range far downstream where lack of nutrients becomes a major problem. It was compelling that citizens stood up to major corporations, most notably was the Michigan Alliance who stood up to Nestle, a large and powerful company. Nestle wanted to pump water from a public aquifer yet due to the voice against it, did not go through with it.
 * 4. What parts of the film did you find most persuasive and compelling? Why? **
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5. What parts of the film were you not compelled or convinced by? Why?

The water wars in Bolivia were very discouraging. It is a very conceivable future and its good that it was introduced to the viewers of the film for awareness purposes, however it gives me a sense that I can do almost nothing to stop it from happening.
 * 6. What audiences does the film best address? Why? **

I feel that this film could be addressed to the general public who may not have a broad knowledge of these issues, but could also be helpful to deepen one’s knowledge of the problem. Someone with no prior knowledge of these problems would find this video helpful in opening their eyes to the issues; someone with previous knowledge would also find this video helpful in strengthening their stances.


 * 7. What could have been added to this film to enhance its environmental education value? **

I believe if the film utilized more direct statistics, it would have a stronger impact. The fact that it has a very “futuristic” idea makes it almost unbelievable, but if statistics were added, it would solidify the ideas. 8. **What kinds of action and points of intervention are suggested by the film? If the film does not suggest corrective action, describe actions that you can imagine being effective. **

One thing that I thought was a good contribution to the film was that it was very optimistic. It gives the viewer a sense of self-importance in that it states that we can all make a huge impact if we start changing our ways. A lot of this can be done straight from home every day. It also depicts citizen 9. **What additional information has this film compelled you to seek out? **

Water desalination is becoming more and more important as fresh water supplies become increasingly depleted. However it is energy intensive and not very economically feasible at this point in time. This was one of my projects for PDI studio that I was interested in pursuing but never did. Perhaps this is its own sustainability problem. []

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