Power (1996)
One River. Two Nations.
When Hydro-Québec announced its intention to proceed with the enormous James Bay II hydroelectric project, the 15,000 Cree who live in the region decided to stand up to the giant utility. With unprecedented access to key figures like Cree leader Matthew Coon Come and American environmental activist Robert Kennedy Jr., Power is the compelling, behind-the-scenes story of the Cree's five-year battle to save the Great Whale River and their traditional way of life.
Director: Magnus Isacsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: September 11, 1996
Screenplay
Music: Mark Korven
Cinematography: Martin Duckworth, René Sioui Labelle
Editing: Glen Salzman, Susan Shanks
Production: Cineflix Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Power about?
- When Hydro-Québec announced its intention to proceed with the enormous James Bay II hydroelectric project, the 15,000 Cree who live in the region decided to stand up to the giant utility. With unprecedented access to key figures like Cree leader Matthew Coon Come and American environmental activist Robert Kennedy Jr., Power is the compelling, behind-the-scenes story of the Cree's five-year battle to save the Great Whale River and their traditional way of life.
- Who directed Power?
- Power was directed by Magnus Isacsson.
- How long is Power?
- Power has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Power?
- Power is a Documentary film.
- Where was Power produced?
- Power was produced in Canada.