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Summary:

A hazardous mix of waste is flushed into the sewer every day. Where does it all go? What does it do to us? Filmed in several countries, this documentary questions whether the sewer is actually compounding our waste problems. Scientists warn of links between sewage practices and potential health risks, while activists, engineers and concerned citizens challenge our fundamental attitudes to waste. Does our need to dispose of waste take precedence over public safety? What are the alternatives?

Contributors:

McKay, Jeff

MacDonald, Joe, 1906-1968

National Film Board of Canada

Bullfrog Films

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Closed-captioned.

Subjects:

Sewage disposal

Sewage sludge

Genres:

Motion pictures

Environmental films

Documentary films

Video recordings for the hearing impaired

System Details:

VHS

Production Credits:

Directed by Jeff McKay; Produced by Joe MacDonald

General Notes:

Public performance rights included.

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (52 min., 43 sec.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.

Physical Characteristics:

polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

analog; magnetic; mono

Video Characteristics:

VHS; NTSC

Call Numbers:

MV 9739

OCLC Numbers:

54428462