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201890 minPGdocumentary

Beyond the Brink

201890 minPGdocumentary

California's San Joaquin Valley faces critical water shortages that threaten agriculture and food security, highlighting the links to national security.

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California's San Joaquin Valley faces critical water shortages that threaten agriculture and food security, highlighting the links to national security.

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Jim Thebautdirector

Roger Balescast

William Bordeaucast

Will Boschmancast

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California's San Joaquin Valley faces significant challenges related to water and food supply. Director Jim Thebaut presents the connections between these resources and national security. The documentary details how water shortages impact agriculture in the region. It also addresses the potential consequences for food production and distribution. The film runs for 90 minutes and was released in 2018. Issues of water access and agricultural dependency are central themes throughout.

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