The Water Slide

About This Movie

So 'The Water Slide' is a 2018 doc by Nathan Truesdell that dives into this wild local news scene in Kansas. It’s not just about a giant water slide; it’s more about how these Libertarian politicians work to push it through. The pacing feels a bit frenetic, as it oscillates between interviews and the absurdity of the situation. The tone? It’s got this dry humor that makes you chuckle while shaking your head. The editing really captures the essence of local news tropes, which is a unique angle. It’s a study of ambition and folly, wrapped up in a very peculiar project. You’ll find the practical effects, like the slide itself, almost secondary to the real star: the characters involved.

Unique take on local politicsInteresting character studiesExplores media's role in public perception