Trusting Rain

2012 · Documentary · 27 min. · United States

Half-length Film Nature

Collecting rain-water is a way of life in Bermuda, with each household responsible for their water supply. Few travelers to the spectacular island are aware of this centuries old method of water conservation. There are no natural rivers or streams or freshwater ponds in Bermuda. For the inhabitants, capturing rainwater is second nature, born of necessity and ingenuity. Set against the natural beauty of the island, the film reveals the complex relationship between densely populated areas like Bermuda and natural resources. Centuries of self sufficiency unfold through personal stories from Bermudians. The film Trusting Rain portrays Bermuda's own conservation of water as a limited resource, a skill that could be cultivated by communities around the globe.

Direction Kristin Alexander

Cast Stuart Hayward · Louise Jackson · Joan Taplin · Kent Simmons · Tom Watson · Alan Burland