Thirsty Land

Thirsty Land

Directed by Conrad Weaver
Will there be enough water to survive?

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Overview

Genre
Contemporary Issues, Environment, Human Interest, Science, and Current Affairs
Synopsis

Thirsty Land is a documentary film that tells the story about extreme drought, agriculture, & the water crisis in the western United States and how these challenges impact farmers, urban communities, and the environment.

The depleted water resources in the American Southwest is one of the most urgent challenges of the 21st century facing agriculture and growing urban communities. The drought on this region has local, national, and global impacts not only for the present, but also for future generations.

The Goals
1. To inform the audience about the severity of the drought and the impact it’s having on agriculture, communities, and our food supply.

2. To give the audience a better appreciation for farmers, scientists, and companies who work hard to produce our food, and preserve clean drinking water for our world, by highlighting the advances in technology and conservation efforts by all stakeholders.

3. To motivate the audience to conserve water!

Stage
finished
Running time
57 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
ConjoStudios, LLC
Country
United States
Years of Production
2015-2016
Locations
California, Colorado, Nevada, Nebraska, Kansas, Washington
Prod. Partners
Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Distribution Details

Release year
2016
Distribution
Available on Amazon Prime Video
Language
English

Photos

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