50-story rockets rise over Boca Chica, Texas, as homes are bought out and beaches are closed due to SpaceX's industrial expansion.
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50-story rockets rise over Boca Chica, Texas, as homes are bought out and beaches are closed due to SpaceX's industrial expansion.
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Boca Chica, Texas, faces significant change as SpaceX's Starbase project transforms the area. The film, directed by Julien Élie, documents the environmental and social consequences of the rocket launch preparations. Local homes are bought out, and beaches are closed, creating a stark contrast between the community and the encroaching industrial presence. Premiering on April 5, 2025, at the Visions du Réel festival, the film won the Green Dox Award for best environmental documentary.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of SpaceX on Boca Chica's environment.
- Meet local residents sharing their concerns about space travel.
- Find out about the consequences of space pollution.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on April 5, 2025, at Visions du Réel festival.
- Shifting Baselines won the Green Dox Award for best environmental documentary in 2025.
- The film features cinematography by Glauco Bermudez and François Messier-Rheault.
- It was a shortlisted finalist for the 2026 Prix Luc-Perreault.
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Who directed the documentary Shifting Baselines?
Shifting Baselines was directed by Julien Élie.
What award did Shifting Baselines win in 2025?
The film won the Green Dox Award for best environmental documentary at the 2025 edition of Dokufest.
When did Shifting Baselines premiere?
Shifting Baselines premiered on April 5, 2025, at the Visions du Réel documentary film festival.
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