The Race To Save the World
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The Race to Save The World is a climate documentary with a uniquely optimistic approach. It follows passionate activists whose single-minded focus is the creation of a sustainable world for future generations. These climate warriors, ages 15 to 72, are in the trenches fighting for a livable future, regardless of the personal cost. Emmy award-winning filmmaker Joe Gantz brings an urgent and intimate portrait of the protests, arrests, courtroom drama, and family turmoil these activists endure as they push for change. The Race to Save The World is an energizing call-to-action that inspires viewers to quit waiting on the sidelines and join the fight to protect all life on this planet.The fight to halt the destruction of the planet's climate system may be the biggest movement in earth history, and these brave people help tell a tale everyone needs to hear! Bill McKibben, Founder 350.org The Race to Save the World shows us that passion and commitment are alive and well, with diverse people - from teens to grandmas - engaging in the time honored tradition of protest and civil disobedience to combat the climate crisis. I hope everyone will watch this film and be inspired to join these everyday heroes in the struggle of our lifetime. Annie Leonard, Executive Director, Greenpeace US The Race To Save The World offers a frank look at some Americans who have chosen to place their bodies at the "tip of the spear" in the fight for climate justice. Their courage, and their resolute optimism, is inspiring. Denis Hayes, coordinator of the first Earth Day The huge personal risks people are taking everyday to save our planet from toxic fossil fuel interests pulsates throughout The Race To Save The World. The courage of the climate activists featured - young and old - gives goosebumps. Jennifer Morgan, Executive Director of Greenpeace International.

2021 · 1h 42m
Starring Abby Brockway, Aji Piper, Bill Moyer
Director Joe Gantz

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Cast & Crew

  • A‌B
    Abby Brockway
    Self
  • A‌P
    Aji Piper
    Self
  • B‌M
    Bill Moyer
    Self
  • Michael Foster
    Self
  • M‌K
    Miriam Kashia
    Self
  • J‌G
    Joe Gantz
    Director
  • Harry Gantz
    Producer
  • J‌G
    Joe Gantz
    Producer

About

The Race To Save the World

Documentary

The Race to Save The World is a climate documentary with a uniquely optimistic approach. It follows passionate activists whose single-minded focus is the creation of a sustainable world for future generations. These climate warriors, ages 15 to 72, are in the trenches fighting for a livable future, regardless of the personal cost. Emmy award-winning filmmaker Joe Gantz brings an urgent and intimate portrait of the protests, arrests, courtroom drama, and family turmoil these activists endure as they push for change. The Race to Save The World is an energizing call-to-action that inspires viewers to quit waiting on the sidelines and join the fight to protect all life on this planet.The fight to halt the destruction of the planet's climate system may be the biggest movement in earth history, and these brave people help tell a tale everyone needs to hear! Bill McKibben, Founder 350.org The Race to Save the World shows us that passion and commitment are alive and well, with diverse people - from teens to grandmas - engaging in the time honored tradition of protest and civil disobedience to combat the climate crisis. I hope everyone will watch this film and be inspired to join these everyday heroes in the struggle of our lifetime. Annie Leonard, Executive Director, Greenpeace US The Race To Save The World offers a frank look at some Americans who have chosen to place their bodies at the "tip of the spear" in the fight for climate justice. Their courage, and their resolute optimism, is inspiring. Denis Hayes, coordinator of the first Earth Day The huge personal risks people are taking everyday to save our planet from toxic fossil fuel interests pulsates throughout The Race To Save The World. The courage of the climate activists featured - young and old - gives goosebumps. Jennifer Morgan, Executive Director of Greenpeace International.

Information

Studio
Race To Save The World
Released
2021
Run Time
1 hr 42 min
Rated
9
Region of Origin
United States
© 2021 Joseph Stephan Gantz

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Original Audio
English
Audio

English (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

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English (CC), French (France) , Spanish (Latin America)

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