From global warming to illegal shark finning, these movies are sure to bring out the environmentalist in you.
A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash (2006) – A documentary covering the world’s dependency on oil
Shark Water (2007) – Award-winning movie about a man’s journey to erase the typical fears most have about sharks and to expose the corrupt business of shark finning, which is responsible for the decreasing populations of various species of sharks. A must see!
An Inconvenient Truth (2006) – Davis Guggenheim’s film featuring former Vice President Al Gore’s campaign to raise awareness about global warming.
The 11th Hour (2007) – Actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s take on the global environment crisis and how it’s not too late to make a change.
Who Killed the Electric Car (2006) – A documentary about the GM EV1 electric car, seeking answers as to why it failed.
Planet in Peril (2007) – A two-part documentary, filmed in 13 countries, covering the current threats to the world’s environment.
Everything’s Cool (2007)- An excellent and fun documentary about the politics of global warming.
*Popcorn Tip: If you find yourself in need of a snack during movie time, avoid microwavable popcorn which contains diacetyl, an artificial-flavoring chemical and make brownbag popcorn or pop it in the pan instead.