Extinction Rebellion Australia presents THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD

Expired November 12, 2021 7:00 PM
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Our October 10 panel event has been postponed. We will send an email to all ticket holders when a new date is picked.  Sorry to all for the inconvenience!


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The Race to Save The World is a climate documentary about climate warriors, aged 15 to 72, 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. The film is an energizing call-to-action that inspires viewers to quit waiting on the sidelines and start doing whatever it takes.

 

This screening is a fundraiser for Extinction Rebellion Australia’s Reclaim Our Future campaign. After fees, 50% of the proceeds and 100% of the donations will go to our efforts in Canberra and around the country in October.

 

This is a rare chance to meet some truly inspiring US activists including ‘valve-tuner’ Michael Foster, who shut off a tar sands pipeline and faced up to 20 years in jail, and Aji Piper, who took the US government to court and won, aged 15. The panel will be moderated by Violet Coco (check out her burning pram action at parliament house in Canberra.)

 

Reviews for THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD:


Courageous people who have been willing to put their bodies on the line for issues they cared about have moved our country forward in so many ways, over so many years. As The Race to Save the World shows us, that passion and commitment is 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


“These are important stories, told in engaging fashion- and I can testify that there are similar scenes from every corner of the 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 350.0rg


“Successful social movements always have a small number of deeply-committed people willing to take extraordinary risks. The Race 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, Environmental and solar power advocate, coordinator of the first Earth Day and Founder of the Earth Day Network


“There is still time to prevent catastrophic climate change. This powerful film shows how each of us can use our voice and our actions to save this planet from destruction. Watch it and be inspired to make a difference.”Michael Mann, Author of The New Climate War


The huge personal risks people are taking every day 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. Story-telling, litigation and civil disobedience are essential to creating a greener, healthier and fairer future for all.

Jennifer Morgan, Executive Director of Greenpeace International.

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The Race to Save The World has won best documentary at the Soho International Film Festival, and it also won best documentary at the Indian Cine Film Festival in Mumbai. It was accepted into the Paris International Film Festival and the Dumbo Film Festival (Dumbo as in Brooklyn). It was also accepted into the Cannes Independent Film Festival, the North Dakota Environmental Film Festival, and the London Eco Film Festival. 

  • Year
    2021
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    4/22/21
  • Director
    Joe Gantz