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Lost Rivers Film Screening
7:00pm
- 9:00pm
Mardi Mars 25 2014
Venue: Theatre A, Burke Building, Saint Mary’s University
Address: 5932 Inglis St.
Cost: Suggested donation $8 - $10 (at the door)
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LOST RIVERS
2012 | Documentary | 72 minutes | Canada
Written & Directed by Caroline Bâcle
Halifax Screening:
7 PM Tuesday, March 25th 2014
Theatre A, Burke Buidling, 5932 Inglis St.
Saint Mary’s University
Suggested donation $8 - $10 (at the door)
to support freshwater work at the EAC
Panel discussion to follow
Once flowing through nearly every developed city in the world, rivers provided the
infrastructure upon which modern metropolises were built. In this adventurous and revelatory
look into the disappearance and recent resurfacing of these historic waterways, Lost
Rivers leads us down the drain into vast underground museums of urban development.
Guiding us through the hidden river networks of London, Brescia (Italy), Montreal and Toronto,
intrepid groups of subterranean explorers known as “drainers” reveal the buried waterways
that house the secrets of each city’s past. Exploring recent initiatives to resurface and revitalize
these forgotten waterways in Yonkers and Seoul, the fascinating Lost Rivers brings to life an
aspect of urban ecology that has long been kept secret.
Critic’s pick – NOW Magazine
“eye-opening” – Toronto Sun
“fascinating” – Toronto Star
“mysterious, highly dramatic, and entirely compelling.” – The Atlantic Cities
“a fascinating examination of a hidden world previously unknown by most. It provides us with a spectacular look at an
underground world with astutely observed editing and vibrant visuals”
– Exclaim!
"Alexandre Domingues' photography is crisp and clean, like pure water.
Howard Goldbergs' editing too flows effortlessly."
– Rabble
Topics: Environment
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