The documentary was about how the constant demand for water is slowly depleting the planet's water resources. Over-pumping groundwater, taking too much water out of bodies of water, adding more impermeable surfaces, and selling water all harm the natural flow of water. This can be seen in the Aral Sea that used to be plentiful but got over pumped and transported to other locations by Soviet Union. The Aral Sea is now mainly dried up. The documentary also told of water wars taking place in control over water sources. Corporations and governments are claiming control over water. In developing countries, most noticeably countries in Africa, it is very expensive to get fresh, healthy water. Coca-Cola sells its soda for less than water. It also stated that in some places planes will go up …show more content…
For example it told of the Rio Grande River, on the border of Mexico and United States, that carries so much pollution and disease it is hazardous and undrinkable. The documentary also make also makes the case that we can eventually run out of water. It is very moving and makes the audience think of the steps they can take to prevent waste of this precious resource. It also shows the audience that no one should take fresh water for granted because in some places people will walk several miles to get a jug of