14 Fun & Fascinating Eco-Friendly Flicks

Eco-Focused Documentaries

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1. No Impact Man
Directors: Laura Gabbert, Justin Schein

Have you ever thought what your life would be like if you were to live a no-impact lifestyle without the help of carbon offsets? No Impact Man takes you on that journey! See how life would be without the conveniences we take for granted and discover which parts of our lives can (comfortably) be changed to lower our impact….

2. The Burning Season…
Director: Cathy Henkel

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3. Revolution
Director: Rob Stewart

Revolution brings you some of the most incredible wildlife spectacles ever recorded. Following film director Rob Stewart, come face to face with sharks and cuddly lemurs, visit the microscopic world of the pygmy seahorse, and join a hunt with the deadly flamboyant cuttlefish. From the coral reefs to the rainforests, Revolution reveals how our fate is tied to all creatures….

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4. Just Eat It!
Director: Grant Baldwin

Producing enough food to feed the planet is a challenge with a huge carbon footprint attached. Did you know that 40% of food is wasted? This documentary takes you on a journey to follow our food and learn how we can reduce food waste. Can a family survive 6 month on perfectly good food people and businesses choose to discard? See for yourself.

5. The Future of Energy…
Director: Brett Mazurek

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6. Chasing Ice…
Director: Jeff Orlowski

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Entertainment Flicks

Not into documentaries? Get inspired by these environmental adventure movies!

7. James Bond Movies: Quantum of Solace and Die Another Day…
Directors: Marc Forster and Lee Tamahori (respectively)

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8. Erin Brockovich
Director: Steven Soderbergh

Erin Brockovich is based on the true story of how a community stood together against pollution to protect the environment. The African proverb holds true: If many little people, in many little places, do many little things, they can change the face of the Earth….

9. The Pelican Brief
Director: Alan J. Pakula

The idea of large corporations selling out our environment for a profit can bring fear to most of us. This is the scene in the legal suspense thriller “The Pelican Brief”. It features a young law student who uncovers an environmental conspiracy following the murder of two Supreme Court Justices, putting herself and others in danger. Meanwhile, in the real world, company sustainability is becoming a way to advance business….

Films for the Kids

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10. Hoot…
Director: Wil Shriner

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11. The Lorax
Directors: Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda

This is a well-loved book turned into an animated film. Funny and a little romantic, it teaches kids to have faith and act to turn things around for the better. As the movie says, “unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” How do you make a difference?…

12. Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest
Director: Bill Kroyer

Ever wondered how tiny animals see the rainforest destruction? This animated film gives you that perspective.. The main character is shrunk to a tiny size by accident and meets small fairies who are suffering from the destruction of their habitat. Producer Wayne Young claims his passion for the environment motivated this production. The authors avoid “preaching” and still convey the message.

13. Princess Mononoke…
Director: Hayao Miyazaki

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14. Pocahontas
Directors: Eric Goldberg, Mike Gabriel

An oldie, but a goodie! Despite the liberties taken with the original history of Pocahontas, this film teaches lessons of love, both for environment and for one another.