The 11th Hour
Synopsis
Leonardo DiCaprio puts his star power to use as producer and narrator of The 11th Hour. The film devotes its first hour to a survey of the symptoms of ecological despair upon our planet's landscape and waters. The frenetic pace of the doom and gloom montage impresses us with the urgency of impending global collapse. When the ominous music lifts, the series of solutions takes an upbeat tone, as one expert tells us "What an exciting time to be alive."
It's clear that the major steps to transition to a more sustainable future will need to be taken by corporations, a point which the film articulates with optimism. A solid primer for essential environmental concepts and potential solutions.