Jo In The Water

<p class="MsoNormal">A passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Jo Bateman takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our oceans from devastating sewage pollution. As Jo’s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them?</p><p class="MsoNormal"> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Jo in the Water </i>is a feature-length documentary made by award-winning filmmakers with a strong track record of bringing powerful stories to our cinema screens. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection—to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us.&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>“Jo inspires people… they realise that together we have a greater strength. In a shoal like this we become mighty.”</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Chris Packham, Wildlife TV presenter &amp; conservationist</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>“As someone deeply entrenched in the fight to save our waters from pollution I’m delighted to be part of this important documentary. Jo Bateman’s story is an inspirational one and she’s a fantastic example to the younger generation who will need to battle hard for their waters. This film is a joyful celebration of grassroots activism.”</i>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Jim Murray MBE, actor &amp; activist angler</b>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>“A brilliant, inspiring hopeful film that shows how powerful committed citizens can be.”</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>George Monbiot, journalist, author, environmental activist, Guardian columnist.</b><o:p></o:p></p>DocumentaryPT1H17M12A2026-08-09GBen
Jo Bateman
Pip Piper
Pip Piper
Phil Webb
Jo In The Water"Jo In The Water"

Showtimes

August 9, 1:15 pm

The Parade Cinema