Silver Rivers

Story

Synopsis

In 2001, the government of Quebec announced a new program to issue permits for the construction of private hydroelectric dams at specific sites. Upset, the population took things into their own hands and decided to act. Citizens formed collectives to protect their waterways, among the most beautiful in the province. This documentary follows several artist and citizen groups who led a crusade to force the Québec government to abandon private hydro-electrical production. It is a thorough inquiry on the environmental impact and other repercussions of such projects.

Director

Michel Gauthier

Writers

Francine Tougas, Serge Giguère, Michel Gauthier

Language

French

Country

Canada

Release date

1 October 2002

Ensemble

Cast

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  Gaston Lepage

  Self

• Louis-Gilles Francoeur

  Self

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  Paul Piché

  Self

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  Geneviève Brouillette

  Self

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  Raôul Duguay

  Self

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  Roy Dupuis

  Self

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  Pierre Lebeau

  Self

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  Sylvie Legault

  Self

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  Huguette Oligny

  Self

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  Luis Oliva

  Self

• Hélène Pedneault

  Self

• Claire Petellier

  Self