But, there is something powerful you can do as an individual to protect species from disappearing forever. A documentary that follows undercover activists trying to stave off a manmade mass extinction. His second film, racing extinction, airing on the discovery channel on december 2, takes up the manmade causes behind what biologists call the sixth mass extinctionthe spate of plant and. Dec 02, 2015 racing extinction is an ecothriller that examines mankinds role in mass extinction. Tv premiere of the feature documentary racing extinction drew 11. The endangered species act is the last resort for many species to avoid extinction.
New documentary racing extinction explores how humanity is. Racing extinction is an ecothriller that examines mankinds role in mass extinction. This is a 1 page document comes with answer key that goes along with the racing extinction documentary. This era is called the anthropocene, or age of man, because the evidence shows that humanity has sparked this catastrophic loss. Academy awardwinning documentary filmmaker louie psihoyos joins forces with scientists, environmentalists, artists, and engineers to draw attention to this pressing issue. This assignment will ensure your students pay attention throughout the film and answer important questions related to the film. Its a statement to the film and media industries at large that discovery is back in the game of producing powerful scientific films. From majestic whale sharks to slaughtered manta rays, the subjects of this new documentary reveal natures beauty and force viewers to confront the detrimental effects of human activity on the planet. Racing extinction 16 hrs at the very same time that thousands of western atlantic bluefin tuna are gathering in their only known spawning grounds in the gulf of mexico, conservation groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new trump administration rule that could decimate the species population. It was later broadcast worldwide on the discovery channel in 220 countries on december 2, 2015. From academy awardwinning director, louie psihoyos and the team behind the cove, this groundbreaking documentary examines biodiversity loss, its effect on. Allens vulcan productions to offer educators and students worldwide a variety of digital resources.
Illuminating extinction racing extinction discovery. In an especially boring segment, with hidden cameras the team visits a factory in china processing thousands of shark fins to make shark fin soup. Followed by limited theater release, with worldwide broadcast premiere on the discovery channel in 220 countries or territories on december 2, 2015. Two worlds drive extinction across the globe, potentially resulting in the loss of half of all species. Beginning this week and leading up to its television debut, the film is playing in select cities across the country. Academy awardwinning documentary filmmaker louie psihoyos joins scientists, environmentalists, artists, and. Film can still be the most powerful weapon in the world. Whereas marine activist louis psihoyos the cove took an environmental crisis and turned it into a whiteknuckle suspense thriller. Racing extinction premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival and is being distributed by discovery networks. How racing extinction could save the world rolling stone.
On wednesday december 2nd 2015 discovery uk will broadcast this groundbreaking film from academy awardwinning director, louie psihoyos. November 12, 2015 inspired by the themes in discovery channels december 2, 2015 global premiere of the awardwinning documentary racing extinction, discovery education has partnered with microsoft cofounder paul g. Mar 23, 2016 racing extinction, a discovery channel documentary released in 2015, is full of beautiful and horrifying images that are not easily forgotten. Racing extinction premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival and was followed by a limited theater release across the u. The december 2 primetime showing of louie psihoyos. Racing extinction documentary featuring leilani munter. In our new film, racing extinction, we used the highest quality production. Several weeks ago, we announced that discovery would premiere racing extinction to 220 countries and territories around the world on december 2. Students watch racing extinction video clips to enhance their perspective and insight. Discovery acquires racing extinction sundance docu for.
On december, 2, 2015 discovery channel premiered louis psihoyos new film, racing extinction, in 220 countries around the world. Get up close to the most extraordinary creatures on the planet. The oceanic preservation society, the group behind the academy award winning film the cove, is back for racing extinction. Dec 01, 2015 the discovery channels racing extinction is the latest of these, examining the issues of global warming and ocean acidification through the lens of the worlds evaporating wildlife. Discovery project is racing to stop extinction usa today. Racing extinction sends a big message to a lot of people. Im interested in radically changing how people perceive a documentary by making it entertaining and using narrative filmmaking conventions. Watch the trailer discovery education is proud to provide exclusive teaching resources to incorporate this gripping film into your classroom. Nov 20, 2015 with racing extinction its a huge opportunity to put a halo over the discovery brand all over the world. Tesla model s racing extinction tesla model s for racing extinction film. Jul 30, 2015 discovery s racing extinction, which debuts dec. The film received one oscar nomination, for best original song, and one emmy nomination for exceptional merit in documentary filmmaking. Apr 29, 2020 racing extinction 16 hrs at the very same time that thousands of western atlantic bluefin tuna are gathering in their only known spawning grounds in the gulf of mexico, conservation groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new trump administration rule that could decimate the species population. Nov 30, 2015 produced for the discovery channel and set to air 9pm et on dec.
Maybe the film s website, where viewers are directed to actually learn about how to stop killing the planet, holds more answers than racing extinction itself. Racing extinction will go to other platforms, including vod, after its broadcast premiere. Racing extinction about the show utilising covert tactics and stateoftheart equipment, academy awardwinner louie psihoyos assembles a team of artists and activists to expose the hidden world of extinction. Etpt and airing in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide following a screening at the sundance film festival. Dec 01, 2015 the result is racing extinction, premiering wednesday discovery, 9 p. Racing extinction exposes the causes and consequences of our planets increasing loss of biodiversity and provides inspiration, solutions, and hope for a more sustainable future discovery education is proud to provide exclusive. The film was created by the oceanic preservation society. Maybe the films website, where viewers are directed to actually learn about how to stop killing the planet, holds more answers than racing extinction itself. Racing extinction is a 95minute guilt trip that becomes boring very quickly with the narrator talking down to us like klaatu in the day the earth stood still.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Jan 22, 2015 utilizing stateoftheart equipment, oscarwinner louie psihoyos the cove assembles a team of artists and activists intent on showing the world neverbeforeseen images that expose issues of. In racing extinction, a team of artists and activists exposes the hidden world of extinction with neverbeforeseen images that will change the way we see the planet. A team of artists and activists expose the hidden world of extinction with neverbeforeseen images that will change the way we see the world.
With elon musk, joel sartore, louie psihoyos, charles hambleton. The years most highly anticipated documentary will air tonight on discovery. Racing extinction derails a bit when it dives into the diets of human. Racing extinction with enough ecoactivist stunts to support a reality tv series, this dense environmental docu may overload those it intends to inspire. Racing extinction documentary viewing guide discovery channel. Racing extinction is a gripping and important film by some of our best storytellers, said rich ross, president of discovery channel u.
Important quotes from the film when the buying stops, the killing can stop too. Despite numerous other offers, for psihoyos, going with the. In september, the film will open in theaters in ten major cities across the united states and, in december, it will be broadcast in 220 countries and territories on the discovery channel. Racing extinction, the directors audacious and more epicinscope new film airing worldwide today on the discovery channel, after having a. Academy awardwinning documentary filmmaker louie psihoyos joins scientists, environmentalists, artists, and engineers to draw attention to this pressing issue. Discovery channel premieres academy awardwinner louie. Racing extinction, a film showcased on the discovery channel, is essentially about how our world is falling apart. Watch racing extinction with the world wed dec 2 98c. An unlikely team of activists is out to expose the two worlds endangering species across the globe. In this lesson, students explore modern extinctions in the context of mass extinctions from earths past.
Sneak peek i in this behind the scenes clip, filmmaker louie psihoyos explains why he and his team decided to make a mark on new york city with the empire state building projections. Despite numerous other offers, for psihoyos, going with the new regime at. Racing extinction is a gripping, important film by some of our best storytellers, ross said today. A documentary that follows undercover activists trying. Racing extinction exposes the causes and consequences of our planets increasing loss of biodiversity and provides inspiration, solutions, and hope for a more sustainable future. Nov 24, 2015 its a statement to the film and media industries at large that discovery is back in the game of producing powerful scientific films. Video racing extinction trailer discovery education uk. The result is racing extinction, premiering wednesday discovery, 9 p. This riveting film covers the planets sixth and currently ongoing mass extinction, named the anthropocene extinction, which is. New york, ny discovery is joined by worldrenowned organizations to help ignite a movement of environmental change, ahead of the networks december 2 nd global premiere of racing extinction at 9pm. Produced for the discovery channel and set to air 9pm et on dec. Dec 02, 2015 racing extinction, the directors audacious and more epicinscope new film airing worldwide today on the discovery channel, after having a brief theatrical run last september does. Racing extinction premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival, followed by limited theater release, with worldwide broadcast premiere on the discovery channel in 220 countries or territories on december 2, 2015.
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