The wisdom to survive : climate change, capitalism & community /

"The wisdom to survive accepts the consensus of scientists that climate change has already arrived, and asks, what is keeping us from action? The film explores how unlimited growth and greed are destroying the life support system of the planet, the social fabric of society, and the lives of bil...

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Main Author:	Friesen, Eugene (Composer, Performer)
Other Authors:	McKibben, Bill (Commentator), Macy, Joanna, 1929- (Commentator), Cooley, Nikki (Commentator), Payne, Roger, 1935- (Commentator), Heinberg, Richard (Commentator), Seidl, Amy, 1965- (Commentator), Kaza, Stephanie (Commentator), Speth, Gus (Commentator), Gearan, Jihan (Commentator), Falk, Ben, 1977- (Commentator), Sacca, Michael (director of photography.)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Language Notes:	Closed-captioned.
Published:	Oley, PA : Bullfrog Films, [2014]
Subjects:	Climatic changes. Climate change mitigation. Global environmental change. Climate and civilization. Nature > Effect of human beings on. Environmentalism > Economic aspects. Environmentalism > Religious aspects. Environmental films. Nature films. Documentary films. Feature films. Nonfiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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Summary:	"The wisdom to survive accepts the consensus of scientists that climate change has already arrived, and asks, what is keeping us from action? The film explores how unlimited growth and greed are destroying the life support system of the planet, the social fabric of society, and the lives of billions of people. Will we have the wisdom to survive? The film features thought leaders and activists in the realms of science, economics and spirituality discussing how we can evolve and take action in the face of climate disruption. They urge us to open ourselves to the beauty that surrounds us and get to work on ensuring it thrives. Among those featured are Bill McKibben, Joanna Macy, Nikki Cooley, Roger Payne, Richard Heinberg, Amy Seidl, Stephanie Kaza, Gus Speth, Jihan Gearan, and Ben Falk"--Container.
Item Description:	This is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives. Originally produced as a documentary film in 2013.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD-R ; NTSC format, all regions ; widescreen (aspect ratio 16:9) ; stereo.
Production Credits:	Videography, Michael Sacca ; music composed and performed by Eugene Friesen (cello).
ISBN:	9781560290384 1560290382