Deep Dive: Arise (2013)
Film Lens
Arise is a film that presents the stories of women around the world who are addressing environmental injustices. It features activists like Winona LaDuke, who advocates for renewable energy on Native American reservations, and Theo Colborn, who works against toxic chemicals in water supplies. The film combines poetry, music, and art with stunning visuals to create a narrative that emphasizes the importance of collective action for the earth.
The documentary also shows the efforts of Beverly Grant, who has established a farmer's market in a black neighborhood in Denver, and Dana Miller, who leads an urban agriculture movement in the same city. Vandana Shiva is featured for her advocacy of organic farming in India. Through these portraits, the film aims to inspire viewers to engage in environmental activism and sustainability.
Why Watch
- •Meet Winona LaDuke and her renewable energy initiatives.
- •See Theo Colborn fight against water contamination.
- •Find out how Beverly Grant revitalizes local food access.
Did You Know
•Winona LaDuke promotes solar and wind power on Native American reservations.
•Theo Colborn leads The Endocrine Disruption Exchange to combat water toxins.
•Beverly Grant created a farmer's market in a black neighborhood of Denver.
•Dana Miller spearheads an urban agriculture movement in Denver.
Perfect For
Environmental activismWomen leadersSustainable farming