Films

A Life Among Whales
"A LIFE AMONG WHALES delves deeply into the unique relationship between humans and whales as told by renowned whale biologist Dr. Roger Payne. For four decades Payne has advanced the boundaries of science and activism. With beautiful and haunting imagery, the film forces us to question our stewardship of the Earth and our coexistence with some of its most intriguing creatures." - Amazon review

Burning the Future
"Writer/director David Novack examines the explosive forces that have set in motion a groundswell of conflict between the coal industry and residents of West Virginia. Faced with toxic ground water, the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, and a government that appeases industry, ordinary citizens launch a valiant fight to arouse the nation's help in protecting their mountains, saving their families and preserving their way of life."

Sharkwater
This beautiful documentary is a passionate plea to save one of the most endangered species on our planet, the shark. Killed mainly for shark fin soup in Asia, this billion dollar market is decimating shark populations all over the world. Follow Rob Stewart as he fights to save this amazing and ancient animal.


Crude Impact and A Crude Awakening
Crude Impact and A Crude Awakening explore the connection between our dependence on fossil fuels and its impact on our environment. Experts discuss the scary fact of peak oil and its effect on our lives, economy and ecosystems. Fossil fuels are so deeply intertwined to all of our daily lives that we owe it ourselves to stay informed.


The End of Suburbia
How does the suburban lifestyle of Americans effect the rest of the world? Find out how this lifestyle is not only bad for the environment but also is ultimately doomed. The film's vision of smaller and and more local urban environments provides a hopeful alternative for the future. Whether you live in the city, the country or the suburbs, this is a movie you should see.

The 11th Hour
This film is a sweeping tour of the most pressing environmental problems we face and the reason behind why these problems exist. This film differentiates itself by focusing on the human attitudes and values toward our natural world and how these must change before fixing our natural world. The accompanying website is also very informative.

Blue Gold: World Water Wars and Flow
The wars of the future will be fought over water, not oil. Fresh water only accounts for 3% of all the world's water, yet this precious resource is being consumed and abused at unsustainable rates. These films explore these issues as well as the role of multinational corporations in the privatization of water.


Winged Migration
Winged Migration is a remarkable accomplishment documenting the migration patters of birds on all seven continents. During their three years of filming, the makers of this movie were able to capture the inner spirit of birds in flight, and the obstacles they face as they move great distances. Contrasting gorgeous images with the plight of many birds today makes for a powerful environmental message.

The Burning Season
This movie recently received great praise at the Tribeca Film Festival and will soon be released to the general public. Dorjee Sun goes to Indonesian Borneo to explore the impacts of the fires that are deliberately set across the country each year. This farming practice is causing the destruction of vital rainforest, which contributes greatly to climate change as well as habitat loss for orangutans and other species. The website is also an excellent resource.

Baraka
The cinematography in this film is simply stunning. The producers have given us a 96 minute gift of the beauty of this planet, as well as the often horrifying urban landscapes we have created. A movie without words, this is best watched in a quiet place and with a quiet mind. The Sufi word baraka means blessing, and that is how you may feel after watching this extraordinary film.

An Inconvenient Truth
This film becomes more relevant with each passing day. Al Gore has effectively created one of the most popular films about climate crisis to date. The information presented in the film is scientific and serves as a reminder to all that unless urgent action is taken, we are heading down the wrong path toward preserving the earth's biodiversity.

Taking Root
Wangari Maathai's story is an uplifting and inspiring message of the power of what one person can do. This film traces the life of the 2004 recipient of the Noble Peace Prize. Wangari is best known for her Green Belt Movement which planted over 35 million trees. However, one of the most powerful messages in this film is the deep connection between environmental degradation and human rights. Her struggle against the Moi government is an incredible story of determination and personal strength.

To the Tar Sands
This film follows a group of 19 college students as they bike from Waterton National parks to the Tar Sands in Northern Alberta. The purpose of their journey is to understand how the oil boom has affected the people of Alberta and to raise awareness about the true cost of this gigaproject.


Darwin's Nightmare
This film explores the nightmare that has fallen on Lake Victoria by the introduction of the Nile Perch. Introduced to the lake in the 1960's, this fish has completely devastated the natural ecosystem of the world's second largest lake. Along with this ecological disaster has followed arms smuggling, prostitution, poverty and hunger. It's a sobering but important film.

Our Daily Bread
Without words or judgment, this film visits the world of industrial food production. From chicken "factories" to olive groves to industrial greenhouses, Our Daily Bread gives us a peak into modern food production. If you want to learn more about where modern food comes from, this is a great film



Home
Home is a beautiful movie. Shot by the French Film-maker Yann Arthus Bertrand over a Period of 3 years, Home takes the viewer on a journey around the planet and shares the extraordinary beauty and the urgent necessity in taking care of our Home. We have shared this movie with many friends and family and it has had a strong impact on everyone who has watched it.


The World According to Monsanto
This movie explores the quiet take-over of our food supply by Monsanto. Shown as a documentary in France, this film uses a very unique approach in unfolding the story of Monsanto. From Pesticides to GMO's, Monsanto is behind most foods eaten by North American's and is increasingly doing the same in other countries. This is an important film, along with Flow or Blue Gold, because control of our water and food is more powerful than a large army.