Film Lens
Earth Days is a documentary that examines the history of the environmental movement in the United States, focusing on key events and figures from the post-war 1950s to the successful Earth Day celebration in 1970. The film features personal testimonies and archival media, providing insights into the evolution of environmental awareness and activism. Notable figures such as Stewart Udall, Paul Ehrlich, and Jacques-Yves Cousteau are included, offering their perspectives on the movement's impact and significance.
The film premiered at the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 2, 2009, and had a limited theatrical release on August 14, 2009. It later aired on PBS as part of the American Experience series on April 19, 2010. With an approval rating of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 70 on Metacritic, Earth Days has received generally favorable reviews, highlighting its organization and use of archival footage to convey the successes and failures of the American environmental movement.
Why Watch
- •See Stewart Udall's role in environmental policy.
- •Meet Paul Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb.
- •Find out about the first Earth Day celebration in 1970.
Did You Know
•Earth Days premiered at the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 2, 2009.
•The film has an 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 33 reviews.
•It features prominent figures like Stewart Udall and Paul Ehrlich.
•Earth Days was released to theaters on August 14, 2009.
Perfect For
Environmental historyActivismDocumentary enthusiasts