‘I am The Earth. Stories from the Southern Edge of the World’ is now available on Prime UK.
In the same week the IPPC released its latest assessment report, an influential audience of British and Chilean environmental filmmakers, activists, influencers, and dignitaries gathered at the Everyman, King’s Cross for the London premiere of the highly anticipated environmental documentary.
‘I am The Earth’ is produced by Fábula, an Oscar-winning production company, and directed by Maite Alberdi, an Oscar-nominated director. The film explores the interconnectedness of all life on Earth and the impact of human actions on the planet.
Through stunning footage of the natural world and insightful commentary from experts in fields such as ecology, climate science, and conservation, ‘I am The Earth’ examines the complex relationship between humans and nature. The film argues that everything on Earth is interconnected and that the health of the planet is crucial to our own wellbeing.
The film highlights the impact of human actions on the environment and the urgent need for us to take action to protect the planet for future generations. The film also explores the emotional response that many people feel when they witness the damage that humans are causing to the natural world, known as “ecological grief.”
Offering a powerful call to action for anyone who cares about the future of the planet, it highlights the positive actions that individuals and communities are taking to protect the environment, and the importance of coming together to make a difference.
Overall, “I am The Earth” is a visually stunning and thought-provoking documentary that will inspire viewers to think more deeply about their relationship with the natural world. It is a timely reminder of the urgent need to take action to protect the planet, and a call to arms for all those who want to make a positive difference.
The documentary focuses on five thematic areas: sustainable agriculture; forest and biodiversity conservation; renewable energy; the water crisis; and astronomy.
Following the screening of the documentary, an exclusive and lively roundtable Q & A was chaired by Dominique Palmer with protagonists from the film including;
- Cristián Sjögren, Co-founder and CEO of AgroUrbana, Co-founder and CEO of AgroUrbana, vice president of the Chile California Council and member of Fundación Chile’s ChileGlobal Ventures Mentoring Network and of Founder of Solar Chile.
- Osvaldo Ulloa, Director of the Millennium Institute of Oceanography
- Susana Herrera, the Chilean Ambassador to the UK.
“Chile is positioning itself as an important actor in mitigating climate change and protecting the ocean and ecosystems. Our turquoise foreign policy and signing carbon neutrality into law are examples of how we are moving with special emphasis towards a sustainable development model, and we are doing it through public policies and citizen innovations,” stated Rossana Dresdner, Executive Director of Imagen de Chile.
