PRODUCTION: NIKKEI Asia
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Japan
PRODUCTION COUTRY: USA
DATE: 2025
LENGTH: 20′
DIRECTED BY: Hiroki Endo

A short documentary that explores the prolonged and intensifying drought affecting the southwestern United States, driven by climate change and overuse of water resources. Combining on-the-ground reporting with advanced data analysis and visualisations, the film reveals the scale and complexity of the crisis. Through expert insights and stories from local communities, it shows how the megadrought is reshaping economies, ecosystems, and daily life, and explores its long-term consequences for one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.