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- Running time:
- 1h 17m (no ads or trailers, + Q&A)
- Age range:
- 12A
Jo in the Water follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution.
This screening offers a post-show Q&A with director Pip Piper and star of the film, Jo Bateman.
Featuring: Jo Bateman, Jeremy Vine, Jim Murray MBE and Chris Packham.
Director: Pip Piper
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 feature-length documentary made by award-winning filmmakers with a strong track record of bringing powerful stories to our cinema screens. 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.
Pip Piper, Director
Pip is a UK based award winning producer, executive producer and director specialising in feature documentaries. His work spans 25 years and has been screened internationally in cinemas and on TV.
Jo Bateman
Retired physiotherapist and passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Jo Bateman is taking on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our oceans from devastating sewage pollution. “I think it’s worth fighting for the principle,” she said. “It’s not about the money.”
More about the film on the official website:
https://www.jointhewater.com/
Jo inspires people… they realise that together we have a greater strength. In a shoal like this we become mightyChris Packham, Wildlife TV presenter & conservationist
As someone deeply entrenched in the fight to save our waters from pollution I’m delighted to be part of this important documentary. Jo Bateman’s story is an inspirational one and she’s a fantastic example to the younger generation who will need to battle hard for their waters. This film is a joyful celebration of grassroots activismJim Murray MBE, actor & activist angler