Water Has a Memory

This documentary features Casey Camp-Horinek, a matriarch and Environmental Ambassador for the Ponca Nation. It presents a critical examination of the environmental issues impacting her community, specifically focusing on the contamination caused by various industrial sites in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

The film utilizes a "toxic tour" format, showcasing locations such as the Phillips 66 refinery and fracking sites. Camp-Horinek emphasizes the importance of water and land preservation through the lens of Indigenous rights and climate justice. Her narrative is rooted in the ancestral teachings of the Ponca culture, making the documentary both a personal and communal exploration of environmental activism.

Water Has a Memory serves as a poignant reminder of the intersection between industrial activity and Indigenous rights. It appeals to those interested in environmental issues, Indigenous perspectives, and the ongoing fight for climate justice.