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With big problems like climate change looming, documentaries are stepping up to show us what’s going on and what we can do about it. Many new ones are coming out are all about how we can take better care of the Earth and the animals living on it. They’re a spotlight on how everything in nature is connected and why we need to protect it. From the oceans to the forests, these documentaries are here to remind us that we’ve got a responsibility to our planet.
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Christspiracy, a documentary directed by Kip Andersen and Kameron Waters, shows the moral dimension of human interaction with nonhuman animals. It looks into the industries that profit from their exploitation within the context of world religion.
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Octopuses are perplexing creatures. With three hearts, blue blood, and their amazing ability to squeeze through tiny spaces, they leave humans with a lot of unanswered questions. This documentary looks into these animals and all of their intelligent tools.
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Food Inc. 2, the sequel to the Oscar-nominated and Emmy-award-winning documentary Food, Inc., has filmmakers reuniting to take a new look at our food system.
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This documentary, directed by Mark Decena, is the official selection of the 2024 Environmental Film Festival in Washington DC. It closely examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the United States. It follows the rising generation as they reconnect with their ancestral roots.
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Narrated and executive produced by Jason Momoa, Deep Rising takes viewers on a journey from the deep ocean to the future of sustainable energy.
After watching these documentaries, it’s hard not to feel inspired to do something. They’re a wake-up call, telling us we need to start treating the Earth better. They show us how amazing nature is and why it’s worth protecting. So let’s listen to what they’re saying and start making changes. Our planet’s future depends on it.

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