RiverBlue

RiverBlue is a feature-length documentary film released in 2016 that chronicled an unprecedented three year, around-the-world river journey by paddler and conservationist Mark Angelo during which he uncovered and documented the extensive pollution impacts of the global fashion industry.[1][2][3][4] The film was praised for increasing public awareness of an important, seldom profiled issue, along with its efforts to make the fashion industry more sustainable and ethical.[5][1][6] The fashion sector, from denim to leather to fast fashion, has been widely considered as one of the world’s most polluting industries.[7][8][9]

Reception and awards

RiverBlue was screened in theaters and film festivals around the world won several international awards, including the 2017 Best Documentary Feature at the Raindance Film Festival.[10] The film was also honored at the 2018 World Water Forum in Brasilia, where it was presented with the AFD Best Film Award (sponsored by the French Development Agency) and the Green Drop Award honoring the film from 2017 that best promoted sustainability.[11]

Production

RiverBlue is a Canadian production; it was produced by Roger Williams and Lisa Mazzotta and directed by David McIlvride and Roger Williams. The film is narrated by actor Jason Priestley.

References
  1. Gee, Dana (27 March 2017). "Documentary film explores and exposes how our river are "dye-ing"". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  2. Azpiri, Jon (28 September 2016). "BC filmmaker exposes how fashion industry pollutes world's waterways". Global News Canada. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  3. Angelo, Mark (30 September 2016). "The Making of RiverBlue; an unforgettable journey". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  4. Kelly, Suzannah (28 September 2016). "RiverBlue—the man and message behind the movie". Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  5. Kelway, Rosie (22 April 2015). "Change Agent: Mark Angelo". Viva Magazine. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  6. Hernandez, Jon (12 March 2017). "'We all have a pair of jeans': Polluting fashion industry goes under the lens; RiverBlue showcases the damaging effect of the global fashion industry". CBC News. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  7. Webber, Kathleen (22 March 2017). "How Fast Fashion is Killing Rivers Worldwide". Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  8. Rahman, Heidy (19 August 2016). "The Shocking Environmental Implications of Fashion". Huffington Post. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  9. Perry, Patsy (8 January 2018). "The environmental Costs of Fast Fashion". The Independent.
  10. Raindance (28 September 2017). "RiverBlue; winner of 2017 Beat documentary". Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  11. Ip, Stephanie (20 March 2018). "Canadian Documentary honoured at World Water Forum". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
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