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201687 minGdocumentary

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201687 minGdocumentary

Naturalist Bill Mason paddles through Ontario's wilderness, featuring striking scenery and intense whitewater, with music by Bruce Cockburn.

“A canoe odyssey”

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Naturalist Bill Mason paddles through Ontario's wilderness, featuring striking scenery and intense whitewater, with music by Bruce Cockburn.

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Naturalist Bill Mason paddles through Ontario's wilderness in "Waterwalker." Starting on Lake Superior, he journeys along winding rivers, capturing the beauty of the natural world through his art. The film features dramatic whitewater scenes and is set to music by Bruce Cockburn. Mason reflects on his passion for canoeing and the relationship between nature and creativity throughout the 87-minute documentary.

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