Check out 10 audiovisual productions that will help you better see and understand the importance of sustainability and the issues surrounding it.
Sustainability is a term that has been used for 32 years, but with the frequency of events that affect life on Earth in different ways, it has gained traction in corporate, political, and social discussions in recent years.
Disasters, risks of depletion of natural resources, selfish behavior, manipulation of nature, and social issues have been portrayed for some time in films and documentaries, highlighting the need for humanity to review some practices and better understand what sustainability proposes.
So we've selected 10 films and documentaries that can help you see and better understand the importance of sustainability in the lives of all living beings under the sun.
- Our Planet
The documentary series Our Planet, made for Netflix, presents Never-before-seen footage. The ambitious documentary, released in April of this year, showcases the natural beauty of planet Earth and shows how climate change impacts all living creatures.
- Purl
Pixar's first short film talks about gender equality in companies. Purl lands a job at a high-energy, dynamic, and fast-paced startup. Yarny's hijinks follow as she tries to adapt and fit in. But how far is she willing to go to get the acceptance she craves, and in the end, is it worth it?
- Eternal Amazon
This documentary presents projects with successful proposals for sustainable forest use, directly benefiting the local population and promoting positive economic partnerships.
- Frida
Available on Netflix, this Oscar-winning film explores the Mexican painter's relationship with her husband and her controversial political and sexual reputation.
- Minimalism
This documentary, "Minimalism," interviews people who believe that material possessions don't bring happiness. The production addresses the question: is less more?
- Plastic Oceans
When a documentary filmmaker discovers that the planet's oceans are full of plastic, he investigates the impacts of environmental pollution.
- Basic Sanitation
This Brazilian film tells the story of a group of residents who struggle to get sewage treatment in their small village, only to discover there's no funding to solve the problem. But there is a way.
- New Dress
This short film explores gender identity and tells the story of Mário, a boy who faces prejudice at his school and ends up in the principal's office. During Carnival, he decides to wear a pink dress to school, surprising his classmates and teachers.
- Demain
Tomorrow, translated into Portuguese, is a documentary that addresses the environmental situation, which increasingly demands drastic measures. The ecological documentary decides to leave the crisis behind and focus on ordinary people who are developing projects and devices to make the world a better place to live.
- How Much Is It or Is It Per Kilo?
This film draws an analogy between the ancient slave trade and the current exploitation of poverty through social marketing, which form a façade of solidarity.
Now just grab some popcorn and choose which film or documentary will help you better understand issues related to sustainability.
