A Goldwater swimming film that’s an urgent call to action in the fight to save our rivers, lakes and seas. The film’s protagonist, Jo Bateman, Director Pip Piper (Chasing the Sun) and Meg Avon will be joining us for a Q&A.
Sea swimming is Jo Bateman’s sanctuary—until sewage spills threaten the waters she loves.
A passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Jo Bateman takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our oceans from devastating sewage pollution.
As Jo’s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them?
Jo in the Water is a powerful, emotional feature-length documentary film. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection—to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us.
Please note: doors open at 7pm and there will be stalls and conversation in the bar before the screening starts at 7:30pm
Starring:
Jo Bateman, Jim Murray, Chris Packham, Jeremy Vine
Directed By:
Pip Piper
Running time:
77 mins