A new trailer for “There’s Something in the Water” sees Oscar-nominated actress Ellen Page, who was born and raised in Nova Scotia, reflecting on the Canadian province’s reputation. Known as “Canada’s Ocean Playground,” Nova Scotia is the “embodiment of what many view Canada to be — a sweet escape. But when you look beneath the surface, the picture-perfect image begins to crack,” the “Umbrella Academy” star warns.
Directed by Page and Ian Daniel, “There’s Something in the Water” explores environmental racism through the lens of some of the women at the forefront of Nova Scotia’s environmental crises.
“In Canada, your postal code determines your health,” a character explains. “We know that where you live has bearing on your well-being. Indigenous and black communities are the ones that tend to be located near hazardous sites.”
We’re taken on a car ride around a neighborhood where household after household has been affected by cancer.
Distrustful of a government that’s prioritized profits over people, activists have come to believe that “Canada’s not a nation — it’s a corporation.”
“The bottom line is, we’re sick of being sick,” we’re told. “We hope to heal from all of this.”
Page received an Oscar nod for her leading role in “Juno.” “Tales of the City,” “Freeheld,” and “Inception” are among her other acting credits.
“There’s Something in the Water” is based on Ingrid Waldron’s book of the same name and marks Page’s directorial debut. The film made its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival and launches on Netflix March 27.
