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Frequently asked questions about this film.

What is Heavy Water about?

Heavy Water is a short documentary. At the Savannah River Site, a biologist presents a lecture on wild dogs, linking their mythic status to the three-hundred square-mile nuclear facility. This narrative serves to justify the displacement of local residents while obscuring the violence associated with the site’s operations. The film interweaves two timelines: the ancient lineage of Carolina dogs, believed to be descendants of the nation’s first canines, and the looming threats posed by nuclear weapons programs and radioactive waste production.

When was Heavy Water released?

Heavy Water was released in 2018.

How long is Heavy Water?

Heavy Water has a runtime of 15 minutes.

What genre is Heavy Water?

Heavy Water is classified as Society.