Tag: Film Club

  • Film club: One Last Farm

    Film club: One Last Farm

    The “Reel Nature” Film clubs concluded the academic year with a screening of “One Last Farm,” directed by Nikki Dodd. This film illustrates the struggles of Yew Tree Farm, a vital biodiversity haven in Bristol. Audience discussions highlighted the importance of valuing nature and encouraged personal connections to local ecosystems. And we finished with this…

  • Film Club: Fighting for the Underdog

    Film Club: Fighting for the Underdog

    This month’s film club showcased “Fighting for the Underdog,” a documentary by One Kai. It tells a story about the spurdog shark and emphasises the interconnectedness of marine stakeholders. The film provoked discussions on conservation perspectives, urging the audience to seek underrepresented voices. It highlights the complex relationships between fishermen and the environment, advocating for…

  • Film Club: Fashion ReImagined

    Film Club: Fashion ReImagined

    Our film club took part in the Future Citizen Sustainable Fashion Week, screening “Fashion ReImagined,” a documentary that followed designer Amy Powney’s mission to create a sustainable fashion line. The film prompted discussions about industry practices and inspired the audiences’ hope for change. We were left understanding the importance of questioning brands, and making informed…

  • Film Club: Protest in the Land of Plenty

    Film Club: Protest in the Land of Plenty

    The film club hosted a UK Premier of “How to Protest in the Land of Plenty” (2023). A powerful film about activists occupying Altdorf forest in Southern Germany to prevent its destruction. The activists’ diverse, creative approaches to protest were so inspiring and motivating. The film left a strong impact with its message for community,…

  • Film Club: Chasing Ice

    Film Club: Chasing Ice

    The film club screened “Chasing Ice,” a campaign film highlighting James Balog’s journey to document climate change in the Arctic. Audience reactions were overwhelmingly positive, finding inspiration in Balog’s sacrifices. While some felt disconnected due to the film’s characters and setting, discussions revealed a desire to engage more deeply with environmental issues at the film’s…

  • Film Club: 2040

    Film Club: 2040

    My monthly environmental film club at UWE attempts to engage students and staff in discussions on climate and environmental justice. This month’s film “2040”, directed by Damon Gameau’s inspires hope by highlighting existing solutions to environmental crises. After the screening we had great discussions about the variety of solutions that actually already exist, the topics…

  • Film Club: Audience recommendations

    As part of the monthly environmental film club I run at UWE, Bristol I often get given many brilliant recommendations from the audience members. The discussions after our screenings explore quite a broad range of topics which has so far ranged from creating impact, behaviour change, animal welfare, decolonialisation, climate communication, anthropomorphism and the human/nature…