Environmental Documentary Movies

In autumn 2016, demonstrations sprang up all over Europe against the CETA free-trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. The reason? An...

Brazil is one of the most dangerous countries for environmentalists. The rural community of Belisário holds the country's second largest...

The documentary follows leaders and community members from the tropical Pacific island nation who are making bold changes to move the needle on...

A great flood arrives in a desert kingdom, transforming a dustbowl into a vast and lush wetland, in one of the most diverse habitats on earth. This...

The human impact on forests is explored through breathtaking vistas and poignant vignettes set in Canada's Pacific Northwest. Those who rely on this...

In June 2010, French actress Marion Cotillard spent a week in the heart of the tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo with members of...

The most important mountain range in Europe is more than a holiday destination for sports and relaxation. The Alps are not just an unpredictable...

Recent studies show that insects are in decline across the globe and there may be a direct connection between the current climate crisis and these...

Neurobiology has shown in the recent years that contrary to the traditional boundaries between animal and plants, plants can feel, move and even...

Water is essential for all life on earth, but also holds many untold secrets. Join scientists, authors, and healers as they explore the relationship...

Two filmmakers follow a businessman turned eco-activist as he exposes Romania's timber mafia. Their journey takes a dramatic turn when, in the middle...

If the ice sheet covering Greenland melted, global sea levels would rise 21 feet, profoundly impacting our planet. How, why, and when could this...

A poetic tribute to writer, poet and environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, who was executed alongside eight other activists for opposing the...

As more and more of us use and replace electronic devices, manufacturers have failed to offer solutions for how to deal with the resulting waste....

Fracking the System is a political thriller documentary from the front lines of climate justice activism in Colorado. When a fracking mega-site gets...

In the town of Allensworth, California, residents join forces with Dr. Ashok Gadgil to fight for clean water and to preserve the town’s...

The story of a brilliant ecologist with a plan to save the world by restoring the planet's forests. His original work was hijacked by corporations...