Down To Earth
The main thrust of the 28-minute documentary is this commodification of water and the benefits it accrues to a handful only. The title, in keeping with this idea, is firmly tongue-in-cheek.
The filmmakers touch upon the water situation in Mumbai and Delhi, and go on to provide a more detailed report on Chennai and Indore. The eastern part of the country is never mentioned. The film records the varying grievances of the urban population. However, it is the plight of the working class counterparts that has been captured with striking sensitivity.
The film flits from issue to issue, from one situation to another: the cynic could say the research is good but the focus is missing. But the nature of the subject makes such treatment necessary. There is no monolithic context that perfectly reveals the complex politics that surrounds the availability (or not) of water. This is precisely why water is such good business.
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Water Business is Good Business






