Deep Dive: Behold the Earth (2017)
Film Lens
Behold the Earth is a feature-length musical documentary that investigates America's disconnect from nature through conversations with prominent figures in biology and evangelical Christianity. Directed by David Conover, the film features insights from individuals like E. O. Wilson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist, and Cal DeWitt, a key figure in the Creation Care movement. The documentary premiered at the 2017 DC Environmental Film Festival and combines musical elements with discussions on environmental issues.
The film includes contributions from various experts, such as Katharine Hayhoe, who focuses on climate change, and Corina Newsome, an advocate for climate action within the evangelical community. Through these dialogues, the film seeks to bridge the gap between faith and environmental stewardship, emphasizing the importance of caring for creation in the face of ecological challenges.
Why Watch
- •Meet E. O. Wilson, a leading biologist and author.
- •Follow Corina Newsome's climate action efforts.
- •See Rhiannon Giddens perform music from her solo career.
Did You Know
•E. O. Wilson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and biologist.
•Cal DeWitt is President Emeritus of the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies.
•Rhiannon Giddens is a MacArthur Fellowship recipient from 2017.
•Ben Lowe has authored three books on environmental advocacy.
Perfect For
Environmental activismMusical documentariesClimate change discussions