Steve Salas and James Burns' documentary shows the impact of contaminated water on Indigenous communities through the eyes of activist Layla Staats.

The film reveals the hidden dangers posed by mining, nuclear testing, fertilizers and pipelines. "Boil Alert" combines documentary with artistic, dreamlike sequences and striking landscape cinematography by Andrew Maso.

The film shows the challenge of raising awareness of these issues and portrays Layla Staats as a symbol of a new generation of Indigenous youth fighting for a more sustainable future.