Type: Documentary
Director: Jonathan Clay
Lead Actor: Johan Rockstrom
Distribution year: 2021
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German and Russian
The main character, namely scientist Johan Rockstrom, and narrator David Attenborough talk about how humanity is approaching the limits of the planet due to climate change, species extinction, ozone depletion, and ocean acidification.
However, the documentary is not only about biosphere and environmental problems, but also about economics and governments , trying to raise the viewer’s awareness of these issues. Drawing from an essay by the scientist, it also lists nine boundaries not to be crossed in order to avoid catastrophe. The main goal is to mobilize toward environmental conservation by making people more aware of the consequences of their actions. The message, in fact, is that there is still time to act so that future generations will live safely, only if we cooperate, priorities evolve and eating habits change.
Watch the trailer here:
References
- “Overcoming Boundaries: The road to a cleaner, healthier and more peaceful world.” (n.d.). About Netflix. https://about.netflix.com/news/breaking-boundaries-the-science-of-our-planet
