Friday Films: Waterwalker by Bill Mason
February 13th, 2009 | by Andy Published in Art, Canada, Canoeing, Environment, Nature
Our Friday Film today is likely a familiar one. And on this day before Valentine’s, it’s appropriately about Love. Waterwalker is a classic documentary about the love of Nature, Solitude and all things that make canoeing such a magical experience.
Naturalist Bill Mason’s reflections and Bruce Cockburn’s music round out this feature-length film.
The filmmaker and artist begins on Lake Superior, then explores winding and sometimes tortuous river waters to the meadowlands of the river’s source. Along the way, Mason paints scenes that capture his attention and muses about his love of the canoe, his artwork and his own sense of the land. Mason also uses the film as a commentary on the link between God and nature and the vast array of beautiful canvases God created for him to paint.
Enjoy. And please, wipe away those tears, Luvvie — Spring melt will be here in just a few short months.