Climate of Change is a rich and inspiring documentary that takes us around the world to find the ordinary people taking action in the fight to save our environment. With beautiful narration written by British poet Simon Armitage and mellifluously voiced by Tilda Swinton (Chronicles of Narnia, I AM LOVE), the film seamlessly explores how teenagers in India, villagers in Papua New Guinea and Africa, self-described “hillbillies” in Appalachia and a PR expert in London are harnessing their global thinking to act locally within their respective communities.
In what Variety calls “half eco-docu, half art…social-action cinema with a twist,” director Brian Hill and his cinematographers create a real sense of ambiance in each of the countries and communities they visit. Conversations with West Virginians are punctuated by footage of mountaintops surrounding their homes being dynamited; Papua New Guineans talk among the giant trees being decimated by commercial logging and a visit to the Global Seed Vault built in the Norwegian permafrost in Svalbard, Norway is nothing short of ethereal.
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Some great and shocking imagery. Sounds like it may be inspiring as well. I do sometimes get overwhelmed by the immensity of the problem and wonder if my own efforts can possibly be enough.
i am watching these type of films all the time.. trying to get my guy, friends and mom to live more enviromentally. They're smart and I need a good defense for their offense! Thanks.
This looks like a really good documentary, It's very important in todays society to educate people on what kind of an impact we are making in this world. Everyone can make a difference.
This is something everyone needs to know. It is inspiring to see that, yes, there are people in the world who do still care about the environment and what happens to it and ultimately, to us. Thank you for posting. I will spread the word.
Would love to have a copy!
Posted by: Sarah F. | February 03, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Some great and shocking imagery. Sounds like it may be inspiring as well. I do sometimes get overwhelmed by the immensity of the problem and wonder if my own efforts can possibly be enough.
Posted by: Deanna | February 03, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Wow..looks wonderful and would love to share it with the elementary school that I work at. Thanks for posting!!
Posted by: Kirsten Richter | February 03, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Ooh I would love that book. I'm busy trying to educate my family about all this right now.
Posted by: Holly | February 03, 2011 at 11:15 AM
i am watching these type of films all the time.. trying to get my guy, friends and mom to live more enviromentally. They're smart and I need a good defense for their offense! Thanks.
Posted by: Hillary | February 03, 2011 at 07:05 PM
This looks like a really good documentary, It's very important in todays society to educate people on what kind of an impact we are making in this world. Everyone can make a difference.
Posted by: Tiffany Tuero | February 04, 2011 at 11:11 AM
This is something everyone needs to know. It is inspiring to see that, yes, there are people in the world who do still care about the environment and what happens to it and ultimately, to us. Thank you for posting. I will spread the word.
Posted by: A J | February 04, 2011 at 03:51 PM
Would love to own this, to share with others too!
Posted by: Jessica | February 04, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Amazing and awe-inspiring to see the different value system of the people who are the best and greatest stewards of the environment.
It's easy to forget when it's sight unseen but this film reminds us of our responsibility as human beings living on this great earth.
Makes me want to do something too.
Posted by: Rene | February 05, 2011 at 08:37 AM
I can't wait to see it!
Posted by: Kelly | February 05, 2011 at 12:06 PM