Join us on this page on February 23 at any time between 6 and 9 P.M. MST to watch Chasing Water, Peter McBride’s award winning 18-minute film about his three-year journey to paddle, walk, and fly the entire length of the Colorado River.
Starting at 7 P.M MST, click here to participate in a live chat with filmmaker Peter McBride.
Film Synopsis
Peter McBride spent three years producing Chasing Water. The result is the story of his quest to follow the Colorado River 1,500 miles from its source to sea. Along the way he captures a “symphony of human thirst” as the Colorado supplies water to 30 million people and 3.5 million acres of farmland. The film’s accolades include Best Short Film at Banff Mountain Film, Best Cinematography at Cine Film Festival, and the Most Inspiring Story award from Five Point Festival.
For more information on Chasing Water, read this interview with Peter McBride and see his photos from the trip here.
Peter McBride and John Waterman's book about the river, The Colorado River: Flowing Through Conflict, is available for purchase here.
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Comments
Wow! The Colorado river supplies to 3.5 acres of farmland which provides for 30 million people.. That's some super productive land!
Flag ThisGraham, that's 3.5 Million acres.
Flag ThisBeautiful film that raises lots of important questions. Thanks for showing it. I hope many people will see it, and consider what its message is and what they might do about it.
Flag ThisThat was an incredible journey. I guess I'm going to have to check out the book, because 18 minutes of video has left me wanting more details from the river level. I still can't get over John floating the whole thing in a pack raft! --Mark Laidlaw http://wandr.com
Flag ThisAmazing film on so many levels... from history of river to environmental issues, geography, all wrapped up with superb photography. Thanks for the lessons and for taking me on your adventure.
Flag ThisI HIGHLY recommend the book. http://www.petemcbride.com/coloradoriver/ Have bought a few as gifts, but got one for myself as well. Thanks for telling the story!
Flag ThisBeautiful film that raises lots of important questions. Thanks for showing it. I hope many people see it and decide what they think needs to be done and how they might help. Many people believe that water resources and management will replace the issues around fossil fuels as the next major issue of our time.
Flag Thisnice...sad end of story...very good production values...thank you...
Flag Thisnice...sad end of story...very good production values...thank you...
Flag ThisThis film is both awe inspiring and depressing at the same time. Peter McBride’s Photography was fantastic!
Flag ThisA great but sad account by Pete McBride. It serves as yet another warning of the path that lies before us. What was perhaps innocuous at its origin has now turned insidious. I vaguely remember the mostly futile attempt of Chris McCandless (Into The Wild) to make the same journey to the Sea of Cortez. It is amazing to realize how much has disappeared since then. The photography was wonderful. Very well done Mr. McBride.
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