| Edition |
Educational ed. |
| Description |
2 DVDs (approximately 84 min. and approximately 56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mixed |
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Dolby digital 5.1 |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD-ROM [Disc 1] ; DVD [Disc 2] ; NTSC, 5.1 Dolby Digital surround, Dolby Digital stereo; widescreen presentation, aspect ratio 1.78:1, enhanced for widescreen televisions ; access to written guides on Disc 1 requires computer with DVD-ROM drive and Adobe Reader software. |
| Performer |
Featuring Sandra Steingraber, Tyrone Hayes, Stephane Lair, Linda Birnbaum, John Maurer, John Spinelli, George Woodwell. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Benjamin Gervais ; editor, Nathan Shields ; original music composed & performed by Randall Wallace. |
| Note |
To be used in conjunction with the text, Living downstream in the classroom. |
| Summary |
"The film follows Sandra during one pivotal year as she travels across North America, working to break the silence about cancer and its environmental links. But Sandra is not the only one who is on a journey - the chemicals against which she is fighting are also on the move. We follow these invisible toxins as they migrate to some of the most beautiful places in North America. We see how these chemicals enter our bodies and how, once inside, scientists believe they may be working to cause cancer. At once Sandra's personal journey and her scientific exploration, Living Downstream is a powerful reminder of the intimate connection between the health of our bodies and the health of our air, land , and water." -- Container |
| Contents |
Disc 1: Feature length film ( 85 min.); Bonus features: Two optional audio feature commentaries (Number 1 features author Sandra Steingraber and director Chanda Chevannes -- Commentary 2 features director Chanda Chevannes, editor Nathan Shields, director of photography Benjamin Gervais) -- Scene compilation index [scenes grouped by theme: Knowing our environment (ca. 11 min.) -- Personal experience of cancer (ca. 21 min.) -- Rachel Carson and our chemicals policy (ca. 16 min.) -- Atrazine (ca. 13 min.) -- PCBs (ca. 11 minl.) -- A human rights issue (ca. 28 min.)] -- Film trailer -- Mini docs (Short documentaries using new interviews, footage, and graphics to explore select topics in greater depth) (27 min.) -- Written guides [pdf documents]. |
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Disc 2: One-hour version, (2010) (55 min.). |
| Note |
Based on the book by Dr. Sandra Steingraber. |
| Language |
In English with optional subtitles in English; optional English subtitles for the hearing impaired. |
| Subject |
Steingraber, Sandra.
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Steingraber, Sandra. |
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Cancer -- Environmental aspects.
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Cancer -- Environmental aspects. |
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Environmental toxicology.
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Environmental toxicology. |
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Pesticides -- Environmental aspects.
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Pesticides -- Environmental aspects. |
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Water -- Pollution.
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Water -- Pollution. |
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Water -- Pesticide content.
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Water -- Pesticide content. |
| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Biographical films.
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Biographical films.
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Environmental films.
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Environmental films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Film adaptations.
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Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Chevannes, Chanda, producer, director.
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Shields, Nathan, producer.
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Wallace, Randall, composer.
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Steingraber, Sandra.
Living downstream.
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Ceres Trust (Organization)
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People's Picture Company, Inc.
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| ISBN |
0986761605 |
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9780986761607 |
| Music No. |
76160 PPC (People's Picture Company) |
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