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There is a message often written on signs displayed at climate marches around the world that reads: “Every disaster movie starts with the government ignoring a scientist.” The star-studded Don’t Look Up directed by Adam McKay is a satirical film that focuses on those scientists doing their best not to be ignored.
The comedy – which Record your Netflix viewing recordIt is nominated to be Nominated for Four Awards upon streaming release Oscars, including Best Picture at the 2022 Academy Awards – uses the threat of a large comet on a collision course with Earth to highlight the very real and urgent threats posed by the climate crisis. In the film, astronomers are consistently ignored as they try to alert the media or to implore the US president to take action before it’s too late.
Perhaps not surprisingly, The film resonatedRex Weyler, Greenpeace International cofounder:
“The film does not set out to articulate a full-system solution or provide action tips for those who might agree with the message. The film is a wakeup call. Films that attempt to convey a message can feel self-righteous. But this film avoids that feeling by using humor. I felt empathy for Dr. Mindy and Kate, as well as their frustration at being ignored and embarrassment at not being able to express their concerns in a proper way. I found the final scene heart-wrenchingly beautiful, even as cast against impending disaster.”
If you watched Don’t Look Up And are looking for more films that engage with the climate crisis or can help you learn more about the environment as well as our relationship to it, here are several options:
Parasite
The 2020 Academy Award Best Picture Winner made history by becoming the first non English-language film to win Best Picture. The film was the first to tell a story about the effects of the climate crisis. This win was remarkable. Centering inequality, the film demonstrates through two families just how the climate emergency not only is exacerbated by the existing social orders but how it affects all areas of life – housing, public health, transportation, to name a few – and comes for the most vulnerable first: truths we are already all too familiar with today.
Mission Blue
Sylvia Earle, an American oceanographer, is a remarkable person. She began diving and was part of scientific missions as a young girl in a time when there wasn’t enough space for women. Her dedication made history. She was the first woman to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In 1998, Time magazine named her the first female Hero of the Planet. Sylvia, 86, continues to dive and is an example for commitment and determination in support of the environment.
Minimalism: A documentary on the important things
This movie could be described as a minimalist film. The documentary is more than that. It is rich in content, reflections, and ideas about the movement that demonstrates how we can live with fewer resources and therefore demand less from Earth. You have more time to spend on the things that matter most, such as your family and friends.
Tomorrow is here
Climate change isn’t just a prediction of scientists. It’s a reality for many people around the world. From the young Krikati Indigenous woman who became a volunteer firefighter to protect her People’s land, to the small farmer who faced six years of drought in his home state, this film tells the story of Brazilians who have already been affected by the climate crisis.
The Game Changers
This documentary discredits the myth that high performance requires animal protein. Arnold Schwarzenegger explains how he felt after switching to a plant-based diet. Food for thought (pun intended). Even Roman fighters didn’t eat meat. Analyses of more than 5000 bones taken from gladiators show that they ate a plant based diet. This is a great opportunity to reconsider our meat consumption.
Sexy Killer
Sexy Killer was the most popular environmental documentary in Indonesia, reaching 30 million views on YouTube in 2019. It’s still being widely discussed and enjoyed today. This film reveals the adverse effects of the coal industry in Indonesia – from mining to shipping and burning it – and also the environment and the political scandal behind it. Why is the Sexy Killer so popular? “Because it’s a killer to society but sexy for the politicians”.
Chasing Coral
Australian scientists and photographers are exploring the country in search of evidence that global warming is destroying coral reefs. The so-called coral bleaching is a result of the wide range and mortality rates of the species. What seemed like a tragedy turned into a network for solidarity in defense the oceans. Spoiler alert: You will cry when you see images of coral reefs.
Before the Flood
This film follows Leonardo DiCaprio as he travels around the world with scientists to discover the reality of climate change and meets with politicians fighting against inaction. DiCaprio has unprecedented access to thought leaders from around the globe and searches for hope amid a rising tide in catastrophic news. A voluntary carbon tax was implemented to offset the film’s carbon emission.
How to make the world better
The film tells of the creation of Greenpeace. This idea seemed impossible. A small group made up of activists set out to prevent nuclear weapons testing off Alaska’s coast. The plan did not work, but it drew the world’s attention to the protection of the environment and a call for peace.
What are your favourite films and series about the environment you have seen? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!
