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Deep Dive: Flood (2008)

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Flood
The documentary 'Flood' examines the Sanmen Gorge project, a dam on the Yellow River completed forty years ago. It discusses the environmental changes and the impact on local communities, particularly focusing on farmers displaced by the dam's construction. The film presents personal stories of these farmers, detailing their struggles with resettlement and life in exile. Additionally, 'Flood' addresses the wider effects of flooding and the economic development that has occurred since the dam's completion. Through expert insights and personal narratives, the film presents a complex view of how infrastructure projects can alter both the landscape and the lives of people living in the affected areas.

Why Watch

  • •See the impact of the Sanmen Gorge dam on local farmers.
  • •Find out about the environmental changes caused by the dam.
  • •Meet the communities affected by the dam's construction.

Did You Know

•The Sanmen Gorge dam was completed 40 years ago.
•Farmers displaced by the dam face significant resettlement issues.
•The film discusses the economic development following the dam's completion.

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Environmental studiesChinese infrastructure projectsDocumentary enthusiasts