Water Front Movie "Remix" Competition

Among the many community gems in The Water Front film is Joe L. Carter's song, "Mr. Waterman." Set in the background of the Highland Park residents' fight against water shut-offs and high water bills, this little ditty captures the essence of troubled times in Michigan.

Filmmaker Liz Miller is hoping to reinvigorate this classic song by inviting songwriters, DJs, rappers, and other artists to take part in The Water Front Remix Competition. Using online software at RelabMusic.com, "you can add your own drums, a new bassline and even edit the vocals as you like."

The winner will receive $400 and international acclaim for his or her work. A runner-up chosen by Facebook and MySpace voters will receive $100. Check out The Water Front Remix Competition site for more information!

Listen to "Mr. Waterman" by clicking on the link's blue play button.

"The Water Front" Film Great Lakes Tour

Water bills costing several thousand dollars...low-income people without water in their homes...a city taken over by the state...and all of this taking place in the U.S.!

"The Water Front" documents the story of residents in Highland Park, Michigan--a neighboring Detroit town once envied for its beautiful homes and streets, and heralded as the birthplace of Henry Ford's automotive assembly line. Now it is a city on the verge of bankruptcy after the exodus of Ford Motor Company and Chrysler, and with a population unable to meet the costs of maintaining local services and needs.

This award-winning film by Liz Miller is touring the Great Lake states--30 cities (including east coast) and 40 universities--to bring attention to the plight of one community's struggle with economic collapse and aging infrastructures, and the remarkable resolve of its residents.

For the tour schedule and more see Food and Water Watch or The Water Front website. The Water Front trailer: