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Americans across the country have many concerns, and depending, of course, on their individual and family situations and connection to history, their viewpoints represent tremendous diversity, which is, as we found, the great American experience. As filmmakers, we take this responsibility seriously and are confident that our film offers an opportunity to learn from others what we rarely see.
It captures Americans' nuances, perspectives, and experiences across the United States. It is the story of America set against the backdrop of a contentious 2020 Presidential Election, nationwide social unrest, and a global pandemic. From economic challenges to political polarization, growing racial and economic disparities, to healthcare hurdles, across ages, people were angry, hopeful, sad, betrayed, depressed, optimistic, concerned, hurting, feeling despair, and all the above.
Our documentary seeks to find common ground in America. We feel privileged that people trusted us with their stories and the challenges they faced during this unique period in our Nation’s history. Their testimonies inspire respectful curiosity and an atmosphere of caring deeply about our fellow Americans, thus engaging viewers to begin a process to bridge misunderstandings about each other and around challenging and critical issues in our country.
Bring "Something in the Water" to your school, organization, theater, conference, or community venue in person or virtually. The film is intended for broad audiences in high schools, colleges, universities, businesses and organizations, policymakers, and communities across our land to screen and hold forums. Closed Captioning (CC) is available. Our immersive, documentary work informs, inspires and impacts lives. To inquire, email info@importantfilmsmedia.com.
WINNER! 31st BVFF GRAND FESTIVAL AWARD DOCUMENTARY - STATE OF THE NATION was presented to Jeri Wachter and Joseph C. Stillman for their documentary, "Something in the Water" for the film's courageous look at the state of the Nation, on October 28, 2022, at the East Bay Media Center. Thank you, Mel Vapour, Executive Director | Co-founder the Berkeley Video Film Festival, and your team for this tremendous honor and recognition.
WINNER! 10TH STUFF BEST OF THE FESTIVAL CORPUS CHRISTI “Something in the Water” has been selected in the feature documentary category for the 10th South Texas Underground Film Festival (STUFF), screening on December 4, 2022, at the Alamo Drafthouse, Corpus Christi, TX. Thank you, Mariella Salinas Perez, Co-Founder | Festival Director of STUFF for the honor.
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SEMI-FINALIST! Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival "Something in the Water" has been listed as a semi-finalist in Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, from August 8-14, 2022, in Providence, RI. Thank you, George T. Marshal, Executive Director, and your team for all you do to bring important films to light.
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OFFICIAL SELECTION Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival "Something in the Water" has been selected in the full length documentary category for the 4th annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival, September 20 – September 24 on the campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Thank you, Kara Walker, Executive Director and your team for the honor.
NEW YORK PREMIERE Two nights of music, film, and community conversations with filmmakers Jeri Wachter and Joseph C. Stillman at the NY Premiere of “Something in the Water,” their stunning and thought-provoking look at Americans in the present era, at Foothills Performing Arts Center, on April 21 & 22, in Oneonta, NY.