Documentary
Iceland,United Kingdom,China
The documentary film Day Zero, directed by Brian Johnson and narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, explores the growing global water crisis. The film takes the viewer on a journey around the world, visiting various locations including Cape Town, South Africa, California, United States, and the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
The film discusses the challenges that we face in managing and conserving Earth's most important resource, water. The film's focus is on the increasing water scarcity and its effects on people, animals, and the environment.
Day Zero includes interviews with experts in water conservation and management, scientists, environmentalists, and policymakers. Among them are Peter Gleick, a renowned scientist in water conservation and management, Jay Famiglietti, a hydrologist and director of the Global Institute for Water Security, and Sylvia Earle, a renowned marine biologist.
The film aims to raise awareness about the water crisis, educate the public on the importance of water conservation, and inspire collective action in protecting and managing the world's water resources.
Day Zero premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2018 and was released in several countries across different platforms. The film received critical acclaim for its informative and thought-provoking approach to the global water crisis.
