Climate Refugees (2010)
Viewer (optional): Brian Rawson
Trailer (3 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28MH3jZlucc
How to view: Stream full movie online at http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/climate_refugees
Synopsis: From webpage: CLIMATE REFUGEES uncovers the unbelievable plight of people around the world displaced by climatically induced environmental disasters. The documentary illuminates for the first time the human face of climate change as civilization now finds itself facing the confluence of overpopulation, lack of resources and a changing climate. Traveling the world and interviewing several of the 25 million climate refugees now on the run, along with scholars, politicians and the like, CLIMATE REFUGEES brings to light the heart-wrenching truth of what is quickly becoming mankind?s greatest challenge.
Produced in USA, 2010
Run time: 1 hour 24 minutes
Languge: English
Recommendation/Opinion: I have not watched the whole film. Based on trailer, it seems on topic and compelling.
Showing posts with label resilience. Show all posts
Showing posts with label resilience. Show all posts
Monday, September 28, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
Sisters on the Planet
Sisters on the Planet
Viewer (optional): Brian Rawson
Synopsis and recommendation: These short films profile women who are confronting the impacts of climate change and leading community efforts to build resilience. They are unique in providing a vivid, honest and intimate look at the lives of the women featured. However, they do not provide framing or analysis of the issue, so you must be prepared to provide that and facilitate audience discussion.
How to view: Click below for a film profiling each Sister
Sahena (Bangladesh) (7 minutes) - young mom becomes a community leader in building resilience to floods
Sharon (US, Mississippi) (7 minutes) - After Hurricane Katrina, a hairstylist from Biloxi becomes a community leader in demanding government representation for those most affected.
Martina (Uganda) (8 minutes) - A mother must walk further from home to gather firewood for income and tree nuts for food
OTHER RESOURCES:
- Search the internet for more Oxfam films in the "Sisters on the Planet" series
- More background information on these women, their lives, and Oxfam's work in their communities is available in this info packet (skip the first few pages of campaign messaging from 2008)
Viewer (optional): Brian Rawson
Synopsis and recommendation: These short films profile women who are confronting the impacts of climate change and leading community efforts to build resilience. They are unique in providing a vivid, honest and intimate look at the lives of the women featured. However, they do not provide framing or analysis of the issue, so you must be prepared to provide that and facilitate audience discussion.
How to view: Click below for a film profiling each Sister
Sahena (Bangladesh) (7 minutes) - young mom becomes a community leader in building resilience to floods
Sharon (US, Mississippi) (7 minutes) - After Hurricane Katrina, a hairstylist from Biloxi becomes a community leader in demanding government representation for those most affected.
Martina (Uganda) (8 minutes) - A mother must walk further from home to gather firewood for income and tree nuts for food
OTHER RESOURCES:
- Search the internet for more Oxfam films in the "Sisters on the Planet" series
- More background information on these women, their lives, and Oxfam's work in their communities is available in this info packet (skip the first few pages of campaign messaging from 2008)
Hardest hit: Survival strategies from the frontlines of climate change
Hardest hit: Survival strategies from the frontlines of climate change
Viewer (optional): Brian Rawson
How to view: Request a free DVD from Oxfam America (while supplies last)
Or click here for the films online:
Global Crisis (10 minutes) - overview of climate change effects on people
US Gulf Coast (6 minutes) - Hurricane Katrina and building back stronger
El Salvador (6 minutes) - Safer source of drinking water to endure hurricanes
Ethiopia (6 minutes) - Innovative early warning system based on interviewing women in the community
Vietnam (6 minutes) - Farming families adapting to climate change
Director: Alan Grazioso. Narrated by Majora Carter
Produced in the US. Countries featured: Ethiopia, El Salvador, Vietnam, US (Gulf Coast)
Run Time: 34 minutes to show all segments
Language: English
Year: 2009
Synopsis:
Recommendation: This is an excellent choice for events focused on climate resilience.
Viewer (optional): Brian Rawson
How to view: Request a free DVD from Oxfam America (while supplies last)
Or click here for the films online:
Global Crisis (10 minutes) - overview of climate change effects on people
US Gulf Coast (6 minutes) - Hurricane Katrina and building back stronger
El Salvador (6 minutes) - Safer source of drinking water to endure hurricanes
Ethiopia (6 minutes) - Innovative early warning system based on interviewing women in the community
Vietnam (6 minutes) - Farming families adapting to climate change
Director: Alan Grazioso. Narrated by Majora Carter
Produced in the US. Countries featured: Ethiopia, El Salvador, Vietnam, US (Gulf Coast)
Run Time: 34 minutes to show all segments
Language: English
Year: 2009
Synopsis:
Recommendation: This is an excellent choice for events focused on climate resilience.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Half the Sky
How to view: On loan from the Boston office. Email tjayasinghe@oxfamamerica.org to request a copy.
Director: Robert Hanna & Wolfgang Held| Producer: Maro Chermayeff, Jamie Gordon, Mikaela Beardsley, Jeff Dupre
Produced: 2012 | Country: USA
Run Time: 3:52:00 | Language: English
Synopsis: Inspired by Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl Wudinn's groundbreaking book, Half the Sky: Turning Opression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide takes one the central moral challenge of the 21st century: the oppression of women and girls worldwide. This film adaptation follows 6 actresses/activists and New York Times journalist Kristof to meet some of the most courageous individuals of our time, who are doing extraordinary work to empower women and girls everywhere. There are stories of heartbreaking challenge, dramatic transformation and enduring hope. The outcome has left all who view it inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the capabilities of women and girls to realize their staggering potential.
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Director: Robert Hanna & Wolfgang Held| Producer: Maro Chermayeff, Jamie Gordon, Mikaela Beardsley, Jeff Dupre
Produced: 2012 | Country: USA
Run Time: 3:52:00 | Language: English
Synopsis: Inspired by Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl Wudinn's groundbreaking book, Half the Sky: Turning Opression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide takes one the central moral challenge of the 21st century: the oppression of women and girls worldwide. This film adaptation follows 6 actresses/activists and New York Times journalist Kristof to meet some of the most courageous individuals of our time, who are doing extraordinary work to empower women and girls everywhere. There are stories of heartbreaking challenge, dramatic transformation and enduring hope. The outcome has left all who view it inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the capabilities of women and girls to realize their staggering potential.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Better Weather
How to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=aBI5dVwpHcU#at=19
Director: | Producer:
Produced: 2013 | Country: USA
Run Time: 3:34 | Language: English
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