Emily James, a talented documentary filmmaker, is working on a new movie called “Just Do It,” about “environmental extremism” — activists who are willing to risk beatings and arrest to stop environmentally catastrophic projects. She’s raising money to fund the film though donations, and will make it a free download when the editing is finished. They’re looking for volunteers to help with everything from graphic design to making tea for the editors. Having watched the trailer, I’ve kicked in £150 — this is a movie I’d love to see made!
In early 2009, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Emily James began filming the clandestine activities of several groups of environmental civil disobedient activists in the UK. Allowed unprecedented access, her footage shows us the people behind the politics, providing the often overlooked human element to their story as we watch them take on the combined forces of global capitalism, run-away climate change and those pesky metropolitan police!
Their adventures will entertain, illuminate and inspire, whilst inciting you to get off your arse and change the world.
(Thanks, Emily!)
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