Crapshoot: The Gamble with Our Wastes

Overview

A hazardous mix of waste is flushed into the sewer every day. The billions of litres of water - combined with unknown quantities of chemicals, solvents, heavy metals, human waste and food - where does it all go? And what does it do to us? Filmed in Italy, India, Sweden, the United States and Canada, this bold documentary questions our fundamental attitudes to waste. Does our need to dispose of waste take precedence over public safety? What are the alternatives?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2003

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada, India, Italy, Sweden, United States of America

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

Ruth DeGraves

Director

Jeffrey McKay

Writer

Ruth DeGraves,Amanda McConnell

Producer

Graydon McCrea,Joe MacDonald

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt16117058