Theatrical premiere of Michael Premo’s (CC 2009) short film “Water Warriors” at IFC Center (NYC)

Tribeca Film Institute, POV Shorts, and The New York Times Op-Docs co-present four new short documentaries celebrating the art and urgency of short-form storytelling. These exclusive premieres profile an underdog Olympian fencer, a surprising twist on surrogacy, a veteran’s post-combat healing, and the power of community to confront corporate interests. Filmmakers will be present for discussion after the screenings on July 17 and 18.

 

WATER WARRIORS (Director: Michael Premo, 21:30)

When an energy company begins searching for natural gas in New Brunswick, Canada, indigenous and white families unite to drive out the company in a campaign to protect their water and way of life.

  • Country USA
  • Running Time 79 minutes