Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk (2008)

A documentary about a 15-day river-rafting trip on the Colorado River aimed at highlighting water conservation issues.

Director:

Greg MacGillivray

Writers:

Jack Stephens, Stephen Judson

Stars:

Tara Davis, Wade Davis, Flo Di Re

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Tara Davis	...	Herself
Wade Davis
Flo Di Re	...	Additional narration
Steve Fisher	...	Himself
Nikki Kelly
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.	...	Himself (as Robert Kennedy Jr.)
Kick Kennedy	...	Herself
Kristin Kuckelman	...	Herself
Robert Redford	...	Narrator
Dale Regan	...	Himself
Tanya Shuman	...	Herself
Shana Watahomigie
Anthony Yap	...	Himself

Storyline

A documentary about a 15-day river-rafting trip on the Colorado River aimed at highlighting water conservation issues.

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Plot Keywords:

place name in title | imax | grand canyon | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Adventure

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 March 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Water Planet: Grand Canyon Adventure

Filming Locations:

Page, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

MacGillivray Freeman Films, Teva

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Sonics-DDP

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.44 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Behind the Scenes of MacGillivray Freeman's Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk (2009)

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Soundtracks

Steady As We Go
Dave Matthews Band

User Reviews

Breathtaknig Views and Visual effects

I admit, I was intrigued by this film simply because it is about the Grand Canyon, and I am so intensely interested in it for all that it is. Thus, going into this film, I was simply excited to see the Grand Canyon in visual detail. I came out a happy camper -- excuse the pun -- and don't regret seeing this film.

The film is, by means of its own title, a message about preserving the canyon's waters and a viewer would have to be a fool to think that this is a nature film about the details of the canyon's history, geology, botany, etc. Never in my right mind would I think it to be about any of that, simply because of the title and -- of course -- reading what the movie is about ahead of time. (Duh!)

That being said, I feel there were many positives about the film that I enjoyed. The cinematography was incredible, and the effects were top-notch. I often felt like I was right there in the canyon, itself; particularly during the river rafting sequences. I often waited for water to sprinkle out onto me (though this is no Disney park attraction!) Also, the soundtrack was excellent and very fitting for the amazing scenery.

Sure, there were many elements that I'd have to disagree with. I wouldn't have had so many narrators speak to the audience, and I would have presented more opposing views that counter-argue or give praise to what IS being done to preserve the canyon -- instead of making us all seem like evil-doers who have this centralized plot to overthrow the country's Indian tribes. Yes, I would have to say that a more positive focus should have been placed in the film -- but hey, it's not my thesis.

Thus, I liked the film for what it was and not for what it was SUPPOSED to allegedly promise us the minute we purchased our tickets. I appreciate the breathtaking views that this film provided, in just 45 minutes, that not all people may get to experience in their entire lifetimes. For that, I am thankful.