When most people think of ocean lifeguards, they think of Baywatch; but that couldn't be further from the truth. PART OF WATER tells the tragic story of fallen lifeguard hero, Ben Carlson, who lost his life in the line of duty while on a rescue during a massive swell. Through Ben's story, PART OF WATER sheds light on the countless dangers that ocean lifeguards face and earning the respect they've always deserved.

Fariborz Kamkari’s documentary about the life and career of Carlo Di Palma is as much a portrait of the late cinematographer—known for his inventive work with such directors as Woody Allen, Michelangelo Antonioni and Elio Petri—as it is a journey through the last 70 years of world cinema. From Di Palma’s early credits under Luchino Visconti, Vittorio De Sica, and Roberto Rossellini, to his trailblazing work on Red Desert and Blow-Up, to his...

WATER: OUR THIRSTY WORLD features the work of award-winning National Geographic photographers and examines the local and global challenges of our planet’s precious fresh water resources.

A Nigerian father with a steely resolve begins a reluctant search to find his estranged son, leading him on an unexpected emotional journey that will change him forever. A powerful independent short selected at TIFF, BFI London, Palm Springs ShortFest, Clermont-Ferrand ISFF, Uppsala ISFF.

UMA: A WATER CRISIS IN BOLIVIA tells the story of three Andean indigenous communities in the highlands of Bolivia who are fighting to protect their water from diversion and contamination amid a national water crisis. The government has consistently supported the expansion of mining, granting miners unrestricted water access and failing to effectively enforce its environmental laws. UMA, the Aymara word for water, takes us on a journey from the tropical...

1 in 52 players from Kinston High make it to the NBA, the most per capita in the world. Also home to one of the highest crime rates in the state, basketball provides a way out for many with otherwise limited opportunities. In Kinston NC, where basketball is everything, something is definitely in the water.

Nature Cat and his pals are assembled in Ye Olde Kingdom of the Backyard to play a fun game called The Knights of Nature! Huzzah! Then, Daisy realizes her garden isn’t doing so well – her rain barrel is completely empty due to a drought!

Investigate why water is so singularly suited to life. Composed of two hydrogen atoms for each oxygen atom, water molecules have a polar charge due to the uneven arrangement of shared electrons. See how this simple feature allows water to dissolve sugars and salts, while leaving oils and fats untouched. Also learn what makes water solutions acidic or basic.

There’s an inseparable bond between water and life. But the world is changing and the pulse between the two is faltering. See how the flow of water is driven by its relationship with life.

Sound travels much better in water than in air. In fact, low-frequency waves, such as those produced by certain whales, can travel through water uninterrupted for hundreds or even thousands of kilometers, allowing the animals to be "in touch" with their group over vast distances. But what happens when human-generated sound gets in the way?