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Deep Dive: The 11th Hour (2007)

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The 11th Hour
The 11th Hour is a 2007 documentary that examines the critical state of the natural environment. Created and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, the film features contributions from over 50 experts, including Mikhail Gorbachev and Stephen Hawking. It addresses significant issues such as global warming, deforestation, and mass species extinction, emphasizing the urgent need for restorative action to protect the planet's life systems. The documentary proposes solutions through technology, social responsibility, and conservation, urging a rethinking of human activity. It premiered at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival and was released shortly after the Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC, aligning with the growing discourse on climate change following Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth.

Why Watch

  • •See insights from Stephen Hawking and Mikhail Gorbachev.
  • •Find out about solutions like carbon-neutral cities.
  • •Meet experts who agree on human-caused climate change.

Did You Know

•The film features over 50 contributors, including Stephen Hawking and Wangari Maathai.
•It premiered at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival from May 16-27.
•The film received the Earthwatch Environmental Film Award in March 2008.
•It has a 67% 'Fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 94 reviews.

Perfect For

Environmental activismClimate change awarenessSustainable living