THE HUMAN ELEMENT
All his life, photographer and explorer James Baloga wanted to celebrate the elegance and beauty of nature but, as he delved deeper into his work and research, he noticed the collision between man and nature—a complex relationship that is the centre-point of most of his pictures. ‘The Human Element’ follows Baloga on his adventures and gives a platform and voice to often overlooked victims of climate change. The audience can witness all the possible lengths to which we are affected by nature and how nature is affected by us. This is a truly moving, inspirational, educational documentary that one must watch to better understand our role in climate change!
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
2040
Filmmaker David Gameau began travelling the world to find new approaches and solutions to climate change in order to make the future of his daughter safer and happier. ‘2040’ is a truly incredible documentary because it merges technology, creativity and the environment together to send a great message—we should embrace the best of what already exists. By talking to experts and specialists in the field, Gameau has put forth the problems and their solutions so that the audience can learn about climate change and the small steps that can be taken to put an end to it. Gameau has also considered the views and opinions of children close to his daughter’s age.
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
SEASPIRACY
This film follows Ali Tabrizi in his journey to uncover the horrible truth behind the human impact on marine life. It showcases the impacts of plastic pollution, ghost nets and overfishing as well as the political influence—the bad and the good. By speaking to multiple experts and interviewing first-hand witnesses, activists and enthusiasts, Tabrizi expresses the true beauty and unique nature of the ocean and its treacherous condition due to human activities. The film inspires the audience, encouraging them to stand up for what is right and save our oceans!
Available On: Netflix
A LIFE ON PLANET
During his 93 years, Sir David Attenborough has visited every continent in the world and has been a first-hand witness to its wonder and beauty. And during this time, he has also seen the devasting impact that we humans have had on the world. What is unique about this documentary is that it shows the audience the changes and natural events that have occurred over the many decades through images and videos. The documentary follows the life of Attenborough and highlights the declining state of our world and how to stop it. It also reveals all the hopes and possibilities of the bright future that we wish for.
Available On: Netflix
MISSION BLUE
Dr Sylvia Earle’s wish for the planet is something she calls ‘Mission Blue’—protect our oceans in the same way we are now protecting our land. Earle fell in love with the ocean very early on in her childhood—she grew up right near the Gulf of Mexico and spent most of her time in the ocean. During her lifetime, she noticed that the oceans’ condition has changed drastically. Therefore, she has made it her life’s mission to preserve the beauty of the oceans and speak of their importance because, she believes, “no ocean no life, no ocean no us.”
Available On: Netflix
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