CEFF 2023 Festival

Activism Collection

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6 films in package
The Power of Activism
A group of young female activists risk it all to change the future thinking of governments and major companies. In true ‘David vs. Goliath’ style, these inspirational scientists and conservationists challenge the thinking of outdated practices that are contributing to climate change.
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3.5%
What will the picturesque city of Lucerne, Switzerland look like if we continue to ignore the climate crisis? Beginning in an abandoned kitchen, the scope of the change is revealed on an ever-increasing scale, until finally the dried-up Lake Lucerne can be seen.
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The Sacrifice Zone
The Ironbound district in Newark, New Jersey, is one of the most toxic neighborhoods in the country. Within four square miles, people co-exist with a garbage incinerator, sewage treatment facility, international airport, seaport, and thousands of trucks per day. Follow Maria Lopez-Nuñez as she fights for environmental justice and works with her community to build a just and sustainable future.
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Addressing Inevitability: Composting for a Healthier Earth
This film grapples with the devastating environmental impact of food consumption and how throwing food waste into trash cans instead of compost bins brings us leaps closer to destroying our planet.
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Franklin
Eighth-generation Tasmanian and environmentalist Oliver Cassidy embarks on a life-changing solo rafting trip down the beautiful yet remote Franklin River. His goal is to retrace his late father’s 14-day expedition to attend the blockade that helped save the World-Heritage listed national park from being destroyed by a huge hydroelectric dam project in the early 1980s.
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Activism Collection Filmmaker Conversation
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Films Included:

  • THE POWER OF ACTIVISM (CC available)
  • 3.5% (CC available)
  • The Sacrifice Zone (CC available)
  • Addressing Inevitability: Composting for a Healthier Earth (CC available)
  • Franklin (CC available)
  • Virtual Recorded Filmmaker Q&A

Total Run Time = 181 minutes


*This is a Captioned Collection. Captions are accessible and convenient for all regardless of age, size, disability, or ability. This collection may include films with optional closed captions, open captions, English subtitles and films with no dialog (only instrumental music). Closed captions are optional and may be turned off at the viewer's discretion.

Eighth-generation Tasmanian and environmentalist Oliver Cassidy embarks on a life-changing solo rafting trip down the famous Franklin River, located in the remote Australian rainforest. His goal is to retrace his late father’s 14-day expedition to attend the blockade that saved the World-Heritage listed national park from being destroyed by a huge hydroelectric dam project in the early 1980s. Narrated by Hugo Weaving, featuring never-before-seen archival footage, and interviews with key players, the eight-year-long 'Franklin Campaign' is revealed as the most significant environmental protest in Australia's history; an inspiring example of the power of non-violent direct action to bring about lasting change.

  • Runtime
    90 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Australia
  • Premiere
    n/a
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  • Director
    Kasimir Burgess
  • Screenwriter
    Kasimir Burgess, Claire Smith, Natasha Pincus
  • Producer
    Chris Kamen, Oliver Cassidy
  • Cast
    Oliver Cassidy
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