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Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

  • 20082008
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  • 44m
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6.5/10
417
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Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk (2008)
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A documentary about a 15-day river-rafting trip on the Colorado River aimed at highlighting water conservation issues.A documentary about a 15-day river-rafting trip on the Colorado River aimed at highlighting water conservation issues.A documentary about a 15-day river-rafting trip on the Colorado River aimed at highlighting water conservation issues.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
417
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  • Director
    • Greg MacGillivray
  • Writers
    • Jack Stephens
    • Stephen Judson
  • Stars
    • Tara Davis
    • Wade Davis
    • Flo Di Re
  • Director
    • Greg MacGillivray
  • Writers
    • Jack Stephens
    • Stephen Judson
  • Stars
    • Tara Davis
    • Wade Davis
    • Flo Di Re
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    • 14User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Tara Davis
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    Wade Davis
    Wade Davis
    Flo Di Re
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    Steve Fisher
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    Nikki Kelly
    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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    • (as Robert Kennedy Jr.)
    Kick Kennedy
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    Kristin Kuckelman
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    Robert Redford
    Robert Redford
    • Narrator
    Dale Regan
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    Tanya Shuman
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    Shana Watahomigie
    Anthony Yap
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    • Director
      • Greg MacGillivray
    • Writers
      • Jack Stephens
      • Stephen Judson
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      Referenced in Behind the Scenes of MacGillivray Freeman's Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk (2009)
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      Two Step
      Dave Matthews Band

    User reviews14

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    8/10
    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.
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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Water Planet: Grand Canyon Adventure
    • Filming locations
      • Colorado River, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • MacGillivray Freeman Films
      • Teva
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $402,239
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Sonics-DDP
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.43 : 1

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