Waterlife follows the epic cascade of the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. From the icy cliffs of Lake Superior to the ornate fountains of Chicago to the sewers of Windsor, this feature-length documentary tells the story of the last huge supply (20 per cent) of fresh water on Earth.

Five Great Lakes. One last chance.

1 videodisc ; Special features: the NFB short "Paddle to the sea"(1966, 28 min.) ; theatrical trailer ; Scene selection index with descriptive text ; A Conversation with Kevin McMahon