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201757 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Tapped Out

201757 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

The four-part miniseries examines the history and future of water in the San Joaquin Valley through interviews with farmers, water leaders, and environmentalists.

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The four-part miniseries examines the history and future of water in the San Joaquin Valley through interviews with farmers, water leaders, and environmentalists.

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Bill D'Elia

Bill D'Eliadirector

Danielle Hillwriter

Laura Leighton

Laura Leightoncast

Michael Hayden

Michael Haydencast

Richard Crenna

Richard Crennacast

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A four-part miniseries on the history of water in the San Joaquin Valley. Each episode delves into a different part of the history and future of water in the region and includes the voices of farmers, water leaders and environmentalists.

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