Multinational corporations seizing control of water supplies around the world are shocked, shocked by grassroots opposition. “Water for Life, Not for Profit!” shout California community activists in their campaign to prevent private takeover of their local water utility. Supercilious businessmen and pro-privatization bankers show scorn for the opposition, but maybe grass-roots, door-to-door activism has a chance. Idealists like Oscar Olivera (Bolivia) and Rajenda Singh (India) have organized mass movements against water as a commodity: “water more expensive than milk.” Thirst skillfully engages the viewer with a complex global issue.  NK