CONCEPT
ANALYSIS OF A
DOCUMENTARY
FILM
PRESENTED BY:
MELVIN A. ALMARIO
PART I – INTRODUCING THE
DOCUMENTARY FILM
'Brave Blue World' is the first documentary to depict
humanity's acceptance of new technologies and
ideas to rethink how we handle water in an honest
and hopeful way. The narrative follows Paul
O'Callaghan, a water industry expert and the CEO of
BlueTech Research, as he traveled throughout the
world looking for creative ways to address current
water concerns.
PART I – INTRODUCING THE
DOCUMENTARY FILM
This film shattered some long-held notions about
water and altered our perceptions of it. It examines a
different water future, as well as how we got to where
we are now, before challenging some of the most
popularly held water beliefs:
• Is water scarcity a global issue?
• Is there a water shortage?
• Is it true that water is required for human survival?
TITLE OF DOCUMENTARY:
Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our
Water Crisis
SUMMARY:
Liam Neeson narrates the documentary, which
incorporates interviews with a variety of water
specialists as well as high-profile activists Matt
Damon and Jaden Smith. It features engaging
stories, magnificent scenery, and examples from
five continents to show how innovative remedies
to water concerns can be found. The film covers
water reuse, nutrient recovery, energy generation,
decentralized treatment, and water digitization.
SUMMARY:
From a NASA research center where we learned
how water is recycled in space to a textile plant in
India that uses recycled water to meet 90% of its
water needs, to the world's largest algae-powered
wastewater treatment plant in Spain and a
children's home in Kenya where humidity in the air
provides 50 litres of water per day, there are many
inspiring stories.
PART II – IMPRESSION, REACTION
AND REALIZATION
IMPRESSION AT THE BEGINNING
OF THE SHOW
The film begins by emphasizing the importance
of water to the environment, notably to
humans. It was compared to curing cancer
now, although cancer still exists in the globe
after a hundred years. Governments all across
the world are now increasingly acknowledging
that there is a water crisis that needs to be
addressed. With this condition I believe that
IMPRESSION AT THE BEGINNING
OF THE SHOW
every country is obligated to collaborate in
order to address water pollution, water scarcity,
prejudice, and disparity. The prediction that
nearly 2 billion people would live in waterstressed areas around the world by 2025 is quite
concerning. Even individuals who live in rich
countries will not have access to clean water if
people do not act immediately.
FEELINGS AND REALIZATION IN THE
MIDDLE OF THE FILM
Despite the global water crisis, there are
organizations and individuals working selflessly
to make safe drinking water available to
everyone, especially those in the world's poorest
countries. I'm shocked at how the world has
disregarded this situation for decades, but it's
finally being addressed on a micro level.
FEELINGS AND REALIZATION IN THE
MIDDLE OF THE FILM
Interventions are being done in different
communities to address the water situation, such as
the Water Box, which is directed by Jadin Smith, Will
Smith's son. Both actors are well-known in Hollywood.
Majik Water, invented by Kenyan Beth Koigi,
harnesses the wind and converts it to water vapor,
which is then converted to drinking water. This
course of action will soon get the globe out of its
dilemma.
RESOLUTION OF THOUGHTS
TOWARDS THE ENDING
There are reasons to believe that jointly addressing
the water situation will reduce, if not eliminate, the
problem. Requirements for a country's loan, policy
reorganization, and strict recycling implementation
can all help to address the decades-long water
crisis. It is not simple. However, the political will of all
nations can confront this catastrophe while it is still in
its early stages.
PART 3 - CONCEPTS LEARNED FROM
THE DOCUMENTARY FILM
LEARNED CONCEPT # 1
Water and its Importance
Films’ Discussion About Learned Concept # 1
 There is no substitute to water.
 It’s the most precious resource the humans
have
 Drinkable water is needed for humans to
survive.
 Water is needed in every human activities
Learned Concept # 2
Water Crisis
Films’ Discussion About Learned Concept # 2
 Water crisis around the world is happening right
now.
 Governments have failed in telling the truth about
it.
 Almost 2 billion people are living without clean
drinking water
 Pollution is making the water supplies unsafe.
Learned Concept # 2
Water Crisis
Films’ Discussion About Learned Concept # 2
 Water infrastructures are outdated and
difficulty to repair
 7.7 billion people around the world is in need
of water everyday
 Water crisis is a human-induced crisis
 If we don’t act now, the crisis is irrepairable
Learned Concept # 3
Proposed Solutions to Water Crisis
Films’ Discussion About Learned Concept # 3
 The Water Box – filters and delivers 10 gallons of
potable water every 60 seconds.
 Majik Water – extracts water by condensing
water vapor in the atmosphere and convert it to
potable water
 Water.org – an organization that raise funds to
be used to build water facilities in poor nations
Learned Concept # 3
Proposed Solutions to Water Crisis
Films’ Discussion About Learned Concept # 3
 Sanivation – provides home toilet, collects the
manure and recycle it as biocharcoal
 Water Environment Federation – separates
phosphorous in water and recycle it as organic
fertilizer
 SELVAM PROCESS – Recycles textile processing
water before it get flushed in the river
Part 4: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
PRESENTED IN THE DOCUMENTARY FILM
VS PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION TO
RESOLVE THE SAME PROBLEM
Encountered Problem or Difficulty # 1
Lead in the Water
Solution for P/D # 1 Presented in the Film
Treat the water using The Water Box
Your Suggested Solution to P/D # 1
The Water Box must have a portable version so
that it can be used anywhere, anytime and
under any weather condition
Encountered Problem or Difficulty # 2
Scarcity of water facilities
Solution for P/D # 2 Presented in the Film
Water.org raised funds for communities of
poor nations and providing them facilities that
provides potable water.
Your Suggested Solution to P/D # 2
Every government must have mandatory
water facilities in every community. It must be
a requirement before they can loan to World
Bank or IMF
Encountered Problem or Difficulty # 3
Factories that pollutes the water by their wastes
Solution for P/D # 3 Presented in the Film
Recycling processed water before it is dumped in
river streams, lakes or the ocean
Your Suggested Solution to P/D # 3
Governments should strictly monitors the operation
of these plants so that it will abide the law. A
monitoring mechanism must be in place and every
plant must have a monitoring individual to assess the
operation of the plant everyday.
PART 5: RECOMMENDATIONS THAT
MAY IMPROVE THE DOCUMENTARY
FILM
Part that needs improvement # 1
The movie lasts for 50 minutes only
Recommendation # 1
It must be a series
Reasons for Recommendation # 1
This is a highly recommended film. Making it a
series can tackle many problems about this
crisis and other solutions can be proposed
Part that needs improvement # 2
Africa was the highlight of the movie as the continent
with very problematic nations
Recommendation # 2
The solutions must address problems even for other
poor countries too.
Reasons for Recommendation # 2
There are nations that need to address their water
crisis too like Asia especially those nations that belong
to third world countries
Part that needs improvement # 3
Proposed solution for water crisis
Recommendation # 3
The movie should focus on alternatives solutions that
are eco-friendly and will not degrade other parts of
the ecosystem
Reasons for Recommendation # 3
Water treatment is important but the waste chemicals
coming from the treatment can harm the soil or the
atmosphere. Treatment facilities should ensure that
the wastes will not be toxic when it will be dumped
Part 6: Rating the Documentary
Film
Factors considered in rating and
score
FACTOR
SCORE
WEIGHT
INFORMATIVE
9/10
50%
ENTERTAINING
9/10
20%
SOCIAL RELEVANCE
9/10
20%
PRODUCTION/
AESTHETIC VALUE
10/10
10%
Final Rating: 91%
Interpretation of the Rating
A must see movie. An eye opener for everybody