Everyone knows by now that over 80% of the earth is covered by water and the most part of the bodies of human beings is made up of water.  So, it is about time a documentary be made to educate audiences on the importance of this natural resource.

The subject of WATERLIFE is the great lakes that provide 35 million people their drinking water.  Director Kevin McMahon blends in a variety of music from classical (when showing minute organisms in the water) to pop to alternative.  Most of his material (like the pollution and its effects of cancer, birth defects etc.) are well known but there are unfamiliar intriguing facts (the parasite fish; the inedible Asian carp) included as well.  Amusing is the native Indian who takes it upon herself to walk the perimeter of the lakes to create awareness of the water problem. 

McMahon has made an exhaustive well intentioned documentary.  WATERLIFE was screened at this year’s hot docs and the distributors are hoping the film will do well because of its topical relevant subject.