Shawn Bath has removed 15,000 pounds of garbage from the ocean floor in Newfoundland and Labrador through his Clean Harbours Initiative.
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Shawn Bath has removed 15,000 pounds of garbage from the ocean floor in Newfoundland and Labrador through his Clean Harbours Initiative.
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Synopsis
Shawn Bath, a diver from Newfoundland and Labrador, leads the Clean Harbours Initiative to remove debris from the ocean floor. Over time, he has pulled 15,000 pounds of garbage from the waters, including discarded tires and fishing gear. The documentary follows Bath's efforts to combat the pollution that has accumulated in Atlantic harbours, a consequence of decades of commercial fishing and tourism. Premiering at the 2021 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, the film won the Rogers Audience Award.
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Why Watch
- Meet Shawn Bath, a dedicated ocean diver.
- See the impact of marine debris in Newfoundland.
- Find out about the Clean Harbours Initiative.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Cody Westman.
- Shawn Bath organized the Clean Harbours Initiative.
- Hell or Clean Water premiered at the 2021 Hot Docs festival.
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Who directed the documentary Hell or Clean Water?
Cody Westman directed the documentary Hell or Clean Water.
What initiative did Shawn Bath organize?
Shawn Bath organized the Clean Harbours Initiative to clean up garbage on the ocean floor.
What award did Hell or Clean Water win at the 2021 Hot Docs festival?
Hell or Clean Water was named one of five winners of the Rogers Audience Award at the 2021 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
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