Green on the ScreenIf you like to be entertained or you're a visual learner, you might try some of these environmentally focused films, videos, or television shows. An Inconvenient Truth A compelling documentary featuring climate change and global warming. Al Gore's presentation is packed with facts and examples that are thought-provoking. Featured at both Sundance and Cannes, this is a movie well worth watching. Buy the DVD or check it out at the library. visit An Inconvenient Truth Building Green TV The host of this television show uses his own home building process to teach about smart environmental planning, natural building, and green material selection. Check the website for local showings on PBS or your local library to borrow season 1 on DVD. visit Building Green TV Current TV This unique television network airs viewer created content about the environment and many other relevant topics. Check the website for programming schedules or tune in to see what's fresh on TV. visit Current TV Design E Squared This PBS television series includes multiple seasons of 30-minute shows featuring people, places, and innovations for a more energy efficient future. Well-balanced information and objective opposing views on the subject makes this a credible resource. Voiceovers by Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman add to the quality of these programs. Check the website for local listings on PBS, visit your local library to borrow the DVDs or buy a copy and share with friends and family. Edens Lost and Found This PBS television series shows the efforts to improve the quality of life and environment in 4 US cities. The Chicago DVD is particulary relevant to our mid-western lifestyles. Check the website for local listings on PBS or visit your local library to borrow the DVD and corresponding book. visit Edens Lost and Found Happy Feet I'm a softie for entertaining kids movies, but was surprised by the powerful environmental themes in this film. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to save the world. A great movie for anyone of any age. Add this one to your collection or borrow the DVD from the library. visit Happy Feet Invention Nation This Discovery Science television series chronicles a trip on a biofuel driven bus across the US to visit some of the most interesting and promising environmental inventions ever found. Check the website for local listings or visit your local library to borrow the DVD. visit Invention Nation Local Green with Brian Garry This local Media Bridges production features Brian Garry interviewing key members of the Cincinnati green community and speaking about local environmental efforts. The show airs on the 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month at 8pm on Ch. 24 Time Warner Cable. The show repeats every Sunday at 8pm on Channel 4. Check the Media Bridges website for more listing details. Planet Green Coming sometime in 2008, this Discovery/Treehugger television network will focus on all green programming all the time. Who Killed The Electric Car? This film describes the appearance and disappearance of the General Motors electric car. This movie is very entertaining and is made of two parts compelling facts and two parts conspiracy theory. The DVD is worth the watch, buy it or rent it from the library. |
