Riverblue Can Fashion Save the Planet?
This film spans the globe to infiltrate one of the world's most pollutive industries, fashion. Blue Jeans, one of our favorite iconic products has destroyed rivers and impacted the lives of people who count on these waterways for their survival.
Following international river conservationist, Mark Angelo and narrated by clean water supporter Jason Priestley, this RIVERBLUE examines the destruction of our rivers, its effect on humanity, and the solutions that inspire hope for a sustainable future.
Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the Raindance Film Festival.
Running Time
53 mins
Year
2017
Kanopy ID
6419865
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