Water & Power: A California Heist

2017 1h 27m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 13

Documentary

Synopsis

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Uncovering the profiteering of the state's water barons and how they affect farmers, average citizens, and unincorporated towns throughout California.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marina Zenovich
Writers: Mark Arax
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marina Zenovich, shot by Sam Painter. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Justin Melland. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Aaron Yanes shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6290202 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Marina Zenovich directs. Sam Painter behind the camera. Justin Melland scores. Aaron Yanes cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Marina Zenovich, shot by Sam Painter. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Justin Melland. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Aaron Yanes shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt6290202 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.