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Water & Power: A California Heist

Water & Power: A California Heist

20177.21h 27m

Overview

Uncovering the profiteering of the state's water barons and how they affect farmers, average citizens, and unincorporated towns throughout California.

Directed by Marina Zenovich
Written by Mark Arax
Produced by Ted Gesing
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woman director

About Water & Power: A California Heist

Water & Power: A California Heist is a documentary film released in 2017 exploring themes of woman director. Directed by Marina Zenovich, Uncovering the profiteering of the state's water barons and how they affect farmers, average citizens, and unincorporated towns throughout California.

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