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2023120 minGdocumentary

Race for the Future

2023120 minGdocumentary

Adventurer James Levelle travels across the globe almost fossil fuel free to deliver messages from youth to the UN Climate Conference in Chile.

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Adventurer James Levelle travels across the globe almost fossil fuel free to deliver messages from youth to the UN Climate Conference in Chile.

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Katharine Hayhoecast

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James Levelle travels to the UN Climate Conference in Chile in 2023. He journeys across the globe, relying on nearly fossil fuel-free methods. Along the way, he gathers messages from young people concerned about climate issues. The conference is later canceled, but Levelle continues his mission despite the setbacks. The film runs for 120 minutes and documents his challenges and experiences.

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