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Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2004)
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Chris Metzler (writer)
Jeff Springer (writer)
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24 February 2006 (USA) more
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In the middle of a harsh desert valley sits the bizarre Salton Sea.
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7 wins more
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Excellent more (76 total)
Cast
(Credited cast) | Sonny Bono | ... | Himself (archive footage) |
 | John Waters | ... | Narrator (voice) |
| Norm Niver | ... | Himself |
| Petre Melvin | ... | Himself |
| Leonard Knight | ... | Himself |
| Bobbie Todhunter | ... | Herself |
| Steve Horvitz | ... | Himself |
| Lechon Rainey | ... | Herself |
| Paul Clement | ... | Himself |
| Manny Diaz | ... | Himself |
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| Harold Gaston | ... | Himself |
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Plagues & Pleasures: A Life at the Salton Sea (USA) (working title)
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USA:73 min (recut version) | Argentina:74 min
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An entertaining and informative portrait of the myriad troubles and the wacky wonder of the sea. I've been fascinated with the place for years and am impressed by the funny yet serious approach the filmmakers took to clearly explain the complex political and environmental issues. The often off the wall locals who have created their own paradise at this troubled sea were presented with respect and love. The amazing stock footage from the sea's glamorous past contrasted sadly with today's deserted towns and fish and bird die-offs. And the sound track rocked. May 7, 2005 is the sea's centennial. Without intervention, it can't last much longer. Plagues and Pleasures should be required viewing for all California politicians. And all viewers will enjoy the strange history and unexpected beauty of this accidental sea.