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Documentary 'The Lake' Reveals Toxic Threats to Great Salt

1/16/2026

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The Lake, produced by Appian Way's Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, and Phillip Watson, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2026.
Directed by Abby Ellis, the documentary examines a toxic reservoir beneath the Great Salt Lake that threatens millions.
Ellis emphasizes the personal connection to the story and its global environmental implications.
After premiere, the film will screen in Salt Lake City and Park City.

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Story summary

The Lake, produced by Appian Way's Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, and Phillip Watson, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2026.
Directed by Abby Ellis, the documentary examines a toxic reservoir beneath the Great Salt Lake that threatens millions.
Ellis emphasizes the personal connection to the story and its global environmental implications.
After premiere, the film will screen in Salt Lake City and Park City.