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The Wisdom to Survive: Climate Change, Capitalism & Community

The Wisdom to Survive: Climate Change, Capitalism & Community

20130h 56m

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.

Directed by John Ankele
Written by Anne Macksoud, John Ankele
Produced by Anne Macksoud, John Ankele
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Wendell Berry

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Rucha Chitnis

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Nikki Cooley

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Ben Falk

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Jihan Gearon

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Terran Giacomini

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Hamilton Gillett

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Richard Heinberg

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Daniel Jantos

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capitalismclimateclimate changecommunitysurvivalglobal communityclimate change activism

About The Wisdom to Survive: Climate Change, Capitalism & Community

The Wisdom to Survive: Climate Change, Capitalism & Community is a documentary film released in 2013 exploring themes of capitalism, climate, climate change, community, survival, global community. Directed by John Ankele, it stars Wendell Berry, Rucha Chitnis, Nikki Cooley. 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.

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