"In the past 50 years --a single lifetime -- the Earth has been more radically changed than by all previous generations of humanity. --Home
If you decide to stay home this weekend, why not watch Home, a remarkable film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Home is about people and the planet we inhabit. It has two things going for it: analysis and visuals. That means 10+ kids will like it, even if some of it goes over their heads. Adults will find it entertaining and provocative--a rare combination. Shot from above the earth, and covering something like 4 billion years of time, this film is all about the "Big Picture."
Home is long: 93 minutes. I confess, there were a few scenes that made me feel like I was watching a beautiful, but predictable, essay. All in all, however, I thought it was well worth seeing. If you are short on time, watch the first 35 minutes or so when it puts our dependence on fossil fuel ("pockets of sunlight") into historical context.
Home is long: 93 minutes. I confess, there were a few scenes that made me feel like I was watching a beautiful, but predictable, essay. All in all, however, I thought it was well worth seeing. If you are short on time, watch the first 35 minutes or so when it puts our dependence on fossil fuel ("pockets of sunlight") into historical context.
You can watch Home here on Youtube. It streamed well for me.
You can read more about Home here.
If you'd like to warm up with something a bit shorter, take a look at this short video from Greenpeace.
If you'd rather spend your weekend reading, here are a few interesting links, mostly via Kabir from the Indian Youth Climate Network:
Bullets are not the answer to development: Sunita Narain
State trying to limit protests by Bhopal activists at Jantar Mantar
Posts
I loved the Give Earth a Hand Video! Everyone should see it!!
ReplyDeleteSEC
@SEC glad you liked it! Do check out Home. It's worth the time.
ReplyDelete