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Water Makes Money

Name: Water Makes Money
Director: Leslie Franke, Herdolor Lorenz
Released: 2010
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2010

Director

Leslie Franke, Herdolor Lorenz

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Water Makes Money serves as a systemic critique of neoliberalism rather than a study of individual identity. It prioritizes the dismantling of corporate power and the protection of communal resources over traditional demographic representation. The film's strength lies in its broad, international perspective and its challenge to capitalist expansion. By presenting water as a fundamental necessity under threat, it promotes collective action against institutional authority. However, the documentary does not focus specifically on gender, sexuality, or disability issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Water Makes Money have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not include any LGBTQ+ character arcs or themes related to gender identity.

How does Water Makes Money portray gender?

Fair

The film does not focus on gendered power dynamics but includes diverse voices within resistance movements.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Water Makes Money?

Good

The narrative takes a global perspective by looking at privatization in various countries, avoiding an Anglo-centric economic focus.

How does Water Makes Money represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film emphasizes collective social welfare over individual market-driven interests. It highlights global resistance against corporate dominance and advocates for public access to water.

Does Water Makes Money include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion or portrayal of individuals with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a broad, international perspective that avoids narrow, Anglo-centric economic views.
It effectively challenges traditional economic hierarchies by promoting collective social welfare.
The narrative encourages grassroots ability to act and resistance against predatory corporate structures.

Limited or Absent

The documentary lacks explicit representation or thematic exploration of LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no discernible focus on the experiences of individuals with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The film does not explicitly address gender-based subversions of hierarchy or power.

Official Synopsis

10 to 15 years ago a wave of privatizations of our water supply started, which has been propagating since all over the world. No one calls it anymore Privatization but PublicPrivatePartnership.In these days of limited public finances, budgeting competence is at least as important as the technical mastering of water management. Many communities however are risking to be cheated by superior corporate groups. The movie shows how the 'money printing machines' of these corporations work, especially in France and in German cities like Berlin or Braunschweig. But all over the world people resist: Water in public hands is necessary and possible!

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