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  • 2012
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  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 25 m
Patagonia Rising

Summary Over the past century more than 45,000 large dams have redefined river corridors around the globe with disastrous results. Descending the Baker River from the Northern Patagonia Ice-cap to its terminus at the Pacific Ocean, Patagonia Rising investigates a controversial plan to build five large hydroelectric dams in Chile's famed wilderne...

Directed By: Brian Lilla

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 25 m

Patagonia Rising

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Summary Over the past century more than 45,000 large dams have redefined river corridors around the globe with disastrous results. Descending the Baker River from the Northern Patagonia Ice-cap to its terminus at the Pacific Ocean, Patagonia Rising investigates a controversial plan to build five large hydroelectric dams in Chile's famed wilderne...

Directed By: Brian Lilla

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60
Jun 5, 2012
Elicits the combination of rage and helplessness (and guilty wanderlust) unique to the genre with admirable thoroughness and balance.
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50
Jun 8, 2012
A beautifully filmed and patiently explained assessment of a proposal to build five hydroelectric dams in the Patagonia region of Chile.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
50
Jun 8, 2012
If viewers have any remaining doubts as to whether or not the dams are a good idea, the gorgeous shots of the threatened landscapes are bound to erase them.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
50
Jun 5, 2012
Director Brian Lilla alternates between talking heads and animated graphics to elucidate first how dams work and, obligatorily, to put a human face on those who would be affected.
By Joseph Jon Lanthier FULL REVIEW
20
Jun 5, 2012
Recent newspaper coverage will provide more context, and will take up 80 fewer minutes of your time.
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Release Date Jun 8, 2012
Duration 1 h 25 m
Rating Not Rated
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Awards

Yosemite International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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