- 2012
- First Run Features
- 1 h 25 m
SummaryOver the past century more than 45,000 large dams have redefined river corridors around the globe with disastrous results. Descending the Baker River from the Northern Patagonia Ice-cap to its terminus at the Pacific Ocean, Patagonia Rising investigates a controversial plan to build five large hydroelectric dams in Chile's famed wilderness. Stopp...
Directed By:Brian Lilla
Patagonia Rising
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Jun 5, 2012
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Elicits the combination of rage and helplessness (and guilty wanderlust) unique to the genre with admirable thoroughness and balance.
By Mark Holcomb
FULL REVIEW Jun 8, 2012
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A beautifully filmed and patiently explained assessment of a proposal to build five hydroelectric dams in the Patagonia region of Chile.
Jun 8, 2012
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If viewers have any remaining doubts as to whether or not the dams are a good idea, the gorgeous shots of the threatened landscapes are bound to erase them.
Jun 5, 2012
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Director Brian Lilla alternates between talking heads and animated graphics to elucidate first how dams work and, obligatorily, to put a human face on those who would be affected.
Jun 5, 2012
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Recent newspaper coverage will provide more context, and will take up 80 fewer minutes of your time.
By R. Emmet Sweeney
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Awards
Yosemite International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
