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American Water

Synopsis

A portrait of two spirited individuals existing on the margins of society, where the mighty Ohio and Mississippi rivers meet. Theirs is a declining economy and a fragile ecology in this heartland region.

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Year
2011
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
9 mins
Director
Jacob Cartwright, Nick Jordan

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