Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk (2008)

On the heels of the announcement that mankind has entered what some scientists call a "100 year mega-drought," the producers of Everest and Mystery of the Nile invite viewers to explore the efficient ways in which Native Americans once used the Colorado River without sacrificing the scenic land that surrounds it. Few would deny that fresh water is perhaps the world's most precious resource, yet the way things are headed we may lose that resource sooner than we think. Now, environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Wade Davis attempt to raise awareness about global water issues by embarking on a breathtaking river-rafting adventure down the mighty Colorado River. The Colorado Delta has dried up, yet people in seven states and two countries use the water of the Colorado River for agricultural purposes every day; many never realizing precisely where their water is coming from. Is it possible to balance the needs to man with the needs of Mother Nature? And is it realistic to think that we can provide fresh drinking water to everyone on the planet? As the viewer follows these fearless adventurers down the Colorado River, we learn about not only the history of this particular watercourse, but also how mankind may best contend with dwindling water supplies should the ominous warnings issued by environmental scientists truly come to pass.

Grand Canyon Adventure: River At Risk follows the great Colorado River as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our time - the world's growing shortage of fresh water. Join environmental advocates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Wade Davis as they travel deep into the Grand Canyon and down its river on a thrilling ride through raging rapids and breathtaking canyons. WIth stunning photography and sweeping aerial shots, the renowned filmmakers capture all the majesty of the Colorado and the Grand Canyon in the largest film format ever made.
Narrated by acclaimed actor and noted environmentalist Robert Redford and featuring the music of Dave Matthews Band, this film will leave you with a deeper respect for rivers and water everywher and the realization of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planet.

Director: Greg MacGillivray
Stars: Wade Davis, Nikki Kelly and Robert Redford
Production land: USA
Premiere Date: 12 March 2008 USA
IMDb - 6.2 (136 votes)