
The Wisdom to Survive: Climate Change, Capitalism & Community
Documentary
Overview
Climate change is taking place. 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 in the face of climate disruption. Interviewees include Bill McKibbin, Joanna Macy, Roger Payne and young pioneers like Herschelle Milford and Quincy Saul.
Top Cast
Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry
Self
Wendell Berry
Self
Rucha Chitnis
Rucha Chitnis
Self
Rucha Chitnis
Self
Nikki Cooley
Nikki Cooley
Self
Nikki Cooley
Self
Ben Falk
Ben Falk
Self
Ben Falk
Self
Eugene Friesen
Eugene Friesen
Self
Eugene Friesen
Self
Jihan Gearon
Jihan Gearon
Self
Jihan Gearon
Self
Terran Giacomini
Terran Giacomini
Self
Terran Giacomini
Self
Hamilton Gillett
Hamilton Gillett
Self
Hamilton Gillett
Self


Richard Heinberg
Richard Heinberg
Self
Richard Heinberg
Self
Daniel Jantos
Daniel Jantos
Self
Daniel Jantos
Self
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