New Netflix Documentary Examines Impact Of 'Environmental Racism': How, When To Watch

Governments have continued to face criticism regarding the decisions they make regarding the environment and the impact that those choices have on the people who live in the affected areas. From President Donald Trump to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, many have voiced their discontent over the years surrounding policy decisions.

Now, a new Netflix documentary has started to explore the effects of industrial development on vulnerable populations.

According to Fox News, "Inception" actress Ellen Page stepped into a directing role as she worked on "There’s Something in the Water." The new film, which is centered around "the concept of environmental racism in her native country of Canada," highlights the ways in which choices made by various governments disproportionately affect marginalized people.

In an interview with Variety, Page elaborated on President Trump's dismissive nature regarding climate change.

"It’s devastating. It’s destroying the world. It’s destroying the future. It’s happening right now," she said, adding that it's "mind-blowing" to her "that those with power and influence and significant wealth wouldn’t want to do everything they could to stop this."

She also elaborated on what she calls "environmental racism," which she says is "essentially the disproportionate placement of landfills, hazardous industry, et cetera, put next to indigenous and black and other marginalized communities."

A trailer for the new Netflix film can be seen below.

Since its recent release, the documentary, which is based on Dalhousie University professor Ingrid R.G. Waldron’s book “There’s Something in the Water: Environmental Racism in Indigenous & Black Communities,” has earned some favorable words from critics.

According to film critic Roger Ebert, the Ellen Page-directed movie "remains powerful" in the current climate. "Given the chaotic times, “There’s Something in the Water” also serves as a stark reminder that not all governments have their citizens’ best interests at heart," he stated shortly after the Netflix entry's debut.

Indiewire furthered the positive sentiments when stating that "every major interview subject is a woman of color," which they applauded as "onscreen examples of women of color in authoritative capacities are unfortunately rare."

"There’s Something in the Water" is currently streaming on Netflix.