I could only find one reference to this film here on DK and it was a negative review of the film. Therefore I'm posting a small, personal plea that you watch it for yourself.
As my friend, a family member, a fan of my artwork and/or my blog, but mostly as a fellow human being I ask that you take the time to watch this free online full feature film by French director, Yann Arthus-Bertrand. I can't say I've ever been affected by a film this way...especially a documentary.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH ON YouTube UNTIL 6/14/09:
HOME
From the film's website:
A hymn for the planet
HOME is an ode to the planet's beauty and its delicate harmony. Through the landscapes of 54 countries captured from above, Yann Arthus-Bertrand takes us on an unique journey all around the planet, to contemplate it and to understand it. But HOME is more than a documentary with a message, it is a magnificent movie in its own right. Every breathtaking shot shows the Earth - our Earth - as we have never seen it before. Every image shows the Earth's treasures we are destroying and all the wonders we can still preserve. "From the sky, there's less need for explanations". Our vision becomes more immediate, intuitive and emotional. HOME has an impact on anyone who sees it. It awakens in us the awareness that is needed to change the way we see the world. (HOME embraces the major ecological issues that confront us and shows how everything on our planet is interconnected.)
This quote is no hyperbole. This film is one of the most fantastic visual feasts I've seen and the quality, even on YouTube, was excellent.
Take the time, watch the film, be changed as I was by seeing it. I'm already trying to think of how I can incorporate solar collection material in my artwork. I'm also trying to get myself and my family off oil as much as possible. I'm growing my own vegetables, only buying organic, local, other food and working hard to recycle and reuse everything that comes into our house. One of our cars is a hybrid and we use that for most local driving. My husband has been able to become a telecommuter so we're both driving less. This helps us feel less guilty about being involved in ArtCar Fest.
It all takes some thought and a bit of energy but it helps me feel like I'm at least doing my small share. You can do it too.