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Living Water

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202077 minPGdocumentary

Water Crisis Social Justice

PLUS

Living Water

202077 minPGdocumentary

In Wadi Rum, Jordan, nomadic Bedouins face a severe water crisis as urban expansion and agricultural demands threaten their access to vital resources.

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Water Crisis Social Justice

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Living Water

2020• 77 minPG

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In Wadi Rum, Jordan, nomadic Bedouins face a severe water crisis as urban expansion and agricultural demands threaten their access to vital resources.

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Pavel Boreckýdirector

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In Wadi Rum, Jordan, nomadic Bedouins navigate a severe water crisis despite the presence of vital resources beneath the surface. As they depend on intricate water systems, large-scale agricultural operations and urban expansion threaten their access to this essential resource. Tensions arise among Bedouins, farmers, and city residents over water rights. With increasing scarcity, the film addresses the environmental risks and power dynamics affecting one of the world's most water-stressed regions. Directed by John Grzinich, "Living Water" runs for 77 minutes.

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