It discusses the history of the salton sea and the various towns around it. Salton sea unit california department of water resources. The salton sea ss is the largest inland body of water in california. The salton sea is a closed body of water, and the only way it leaves is through evaporation. Dwrs salton sea unit supports the california natural resources agencys salton sea management program ssmp, created by governor browns salton sea task force to address the urgent public and ecological health issues resulting from the drying and shrinking of the salton sea. The sad story of the salton sea mnn mother nature network. The accidental sea salton sea the documentary network. Watch the salton sea quanlity hd with english at putlocker.
A 2012 awardwinning documentary chronicled some of the towns lost souls. A short film about my favorite postapocalyptic hellhole, the salton sea. The useless sea takes viewers on a cinematic journey around the vast lake, proving that even in a place covered by traces of death and deterioration, there is plenty of beauty to be found everywhere. The salton sea rent movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. The salty sea is an odd, utterly huge expanse of water smack in the middle of. In a short documentary called the useless sea, open valve studios explores the incredibly saline body of water and the community around it. The salton sea soundtrack from 2002, composed by thomas newman. Sacramento lawmakers have been working on plans to mitigate the contamination of the salton sea for many years, but gov. The disappearing salton sea, an ecological disaster. After the murder of his beloved wife, danny parker is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. In extreme heat and danger, brown set out on his 6 day, 115 mile journey. The salton sea is one of the worlds largest inland seas, once 45 miles long and 25 miles wide.
A nicely constructed documentary about the economic and environmental disaster of the salton sea, an alkali flat given new life through flooding. The jewels of the salton sea, a soon to be released television documentary, is in a class of its own. The salton sea offers a familiar base story, but with a very unconventional sense of style and dramatic flourish. The plot does finally explain itself, like a dislocated shoulder popping back into place, but then the plot is off the shelf. Your film brought tears to my eyesfor the revealing of the absolute necessity to save the salton sea on a number of levels, and showing to the film viewers how the benefits can be so enormous for the future to save our sea. The salton sea is all pieces and no coherent whole. Documentary points to what could happen if salton sea isn. Greg bassenian is raising funds for salton sea documentary feature film on kickstarter. The salton sea is located in the colorado desert in southern california only about 35 miles north of the mexican border. Miracle in the desert tells the story of the salton sea s creation to its current state of peril and impending ecological disaster.
But still waters run deep and a rift between them causes concern for their future and dreams. Salton sea california the salton sea is a saline, endorheic rift lake located directly on the san andreas fault. After his wife is murdered, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies and draws closer to the truth about a heartbreaking mystery and a bloody, horrifying resolution that isnt what anyone in his circle expects. An emmy awardwinning documentary about the impending disaster at the salton sea in southern california. Aired 8317 on kpbs midday edition documentary on mans 116mile walk around salton sea to be screened at oceanside film fest. The salton sea becomes a symbolic picture of their current relationship. At 227 feet below sea level, its also one of the lowest spots on the planet. Although this shallow lake is the largest in california, it is actually a manmade lake forming in the natural salton sink.
This is a historical gem, as you really get a sense of the times. Brian and ramona have what appears to be a quite life with a charming child. Dec 14, 2018 dwrs salton sea unit supports the california natural resources agencys salton sea management program ssmp, created by governor browns salton sea task force to address the urgent public and ecological health issues resulting from the drying and shrinking of the salton sea. A short film about a postapocalyptic hellhole, the salton sea. Rent the salton sea 2002 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Read or download salton sea vision 2025, a vision for the salton sea created by edf and partners alianza, audubon california, kdi, pacific institute and the sierra club. Documentary points to what could happen if salton sea isnt.
What is the attraction to this hot, salty, man made body of water just below palm springs. The salton sea is already more than 25% saltier than the pacific ocean, and with reduced water and rising salinity this region will no longer be. There were at least four critical humancaused errorsfactors missing from this documentary that likely contributed to the problems at salton sea. Producing, cinematography, editing final cut x, location scout. Californias salton sea is disappearing, which could endanger wildlife and cause a public health disaster. With all these new fish to eat, the sea also became a new stopover point for migratory birds. Also, to those considering a visit to the salton sea, be warned that it can get up to 110120 degrees, youll be far from a garage should you break down, and it can smell pretty awful. After a tragic incident, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies. Jan 15, 2020 after a tragic incident, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies. Over the decades, though, rising salinity and agricultural runoff began to deter visitors as the health of the salton sea declined. The american independent drama, desert shores 2019 was filmed at the salton sea and based on george mccormicks short story salton sea. Charged with finding the most exciting voices in international and independent film, focus world is proud to bring you bombay beach, winner of the best documentary prize at the 2011 tribeca film festival. Jul, 2011 the sad story of the salton sea californias salton sea is a sad story of a boomtown that sprung up on the shores of a doomed accidental sea. Salton sea 2018 tt5884434 hoping to convince his wife that a promotion across the country could change their lives, brian takes her on a trip to a faded resort town where they once honeymooned.
The water entering the salton sea picks up salts from the soils, and those salts have nowhere to go. There are a number of campsites around the lake and. The lake occupies the lowest elevations of the salton sink in the colorado desert of riverside and imperial county in southern california. John waters narrates this quirky documentary about southern californias salton sea, a manmade lake that was once considered a prime. Jan 17, 2017 breaking point is a documentary about the shrinking salton sea and what could happen if the problem isnt addressed. The story, dialog, and acting is believable and spot on for each character. This site contains resource links to different scientific research about the salton sea. In a forgotten town by the salton sea, newcomers build a. After the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. I loved the quirkly narration waters provided as this documentary revealed the creation, the marketing hype of the salton sea and its sad surrealistic present day condition. This near ghost town was once an agricultural power house. Oct 25, 2019 hopefully, by the next salton sea summit, stakeholders and panelists will be discussing their successes and offering lessons learned.
As california built cities on its coastal marshlands, the salton sea became a critical part of the pacific flyway, part time home to millions of birds. Rent the salton sea 2002 starring val kilmer and vincent donofrio on dvd and bluray. The salton sea walk 2017 documents efforts to raise awareness of environmental consequences and conservation possibilities for the area. The sad story of the salton sea californias salton sea is a sad story of a boomtown that sprung up on the shores of a doomed accidental sea. Pulling up just before sunrise at the salton sea, californias biggest lake, is an almost surreal experience. This inland, saline lake has 110 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 52 feet. John waters, sonny bono, friends of dean martinez, chris metzler. The movie in my opinion is a study in the mechanisms of hope, hubris, folly, and illusion. State plans to jumpstart salton sea work, but locals. Abandoned motel alongside the salton sea by pretzelpaws cc bysa 3. The documentary film, breaking point, mixes dramatic aerial images of the lake and closeups of its shores with commentary from scientists, government officials and local residents to present the history of the salton sea, the missed opportunities that have plagued the sea for decades, and the current options for saving it, which will likely cost billions of dollars.
Breaking point is a 60 minute documentary about the impending disaster at the salton sea in southern california. A brief history of the bizarre creation of californias salton sea. At its heart, its about a broken man dealing with the trauma of his wifes. The salton sea quickly became a fishermans paradise. Local community and governorelect urge solutions for. In some places, you cant see the opposite shore because of the earths curvature. Located in the southeastern sonoran desert of california, it is 85 m below sea level at its lowest point. Breaking point is a documentary about the shrinking salton sea and what could happen if the problem isnt addressed.
Documentary on mans 116mile walk around salton sea to be. Jul 01, 2019 brian and ramona have what appears to be a quite life with a charming child. Its produced and directed by bill wisneski, a producer for palomar college. Hopefully, by the next salton sea summit, stakeholders and panelists will be discussing their successes and offering lessons learned. The receding salton sea reveals a toxic mix of fine dust and chemicals that is threatening the health of millions. In my opinion, the real attractions can be found on the outskirts of the salton sea.
The salton sea has reached its breaking point, and time is running out. By the 1950s, the salton sea became a tourist attraction, enticing vacationers to enjoy its shores. But for the salton sea californias largest lake and home to more than 425 bird species on the pacific flyway, time is running out. An archival sales film used to sell memberships at the north shore beach yacht club, on californias salton sea. Miracle in the desert tells the story of the salton seas creation to its current state. It is a lake lake in the heavily farmed imperial valley of southern california. Local community and governorelect urge solutions for salton sea. Renowned cult film director john waters narrates this quirky exploration of the salton sea, the massive. In modern times, however, theres been a resurgence of interest in this geographical oddity. The salton sea authority is a joint powers organization that works with the state of california to maintain the salton sea. Released by varese sarabande in 2002 containing music from the salton sea 2002. Nov 07, 2018 he said part of the focus for his documentary is to show the new generation who is growing up in his community and the lack of resources they face. Read or download salton sea vision 2025, a vision for the salton sea created by edf and partners alianza, audubon california, kdi, pacific institute and.
If youre looking for the truth, youve come to the wrong place after his wife is murdered, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies. The town of niland, bombay beach, slab city, and salvation mountain are all in desperate need of attention. The salton sea has been called one of the most productive fisheries in the world. Subtitles for movie the salton sea 2002 for free download at.