The film follows the experiences of six young female students who live along six of the world's major rivers: the Amazon, Nile, Mississippi, Danube, Ganges, and Yangtze.
The film showcases the Waterschool program, an environmental education initiative that aims to empower young people to become water stewards and protect their communities and homes from water-related issues.
The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its vivid and poignant portrayal of the challenges and opportunities faced by the girls and their communities.
Edited by Jennifer Tiexiera, it weaves together six narratives in Portuguese, English, Romanian, Hindi, Mandarin, and Swahili, overcoming language barriers.
Released on Netflix on July 9, 2018, it reaches a broad audience of over 130 million subscribers, also accessible on the Waterschool website for education and support.