Inconvenient Truth
We saw this over the weekend. Loved it, though I suspect some fine points regarding the data presented were overlooked. It's true, for example, that China has higher mileage standards than the US, but it's also true that they have had almost no emission controls on vehicles until very recently.
Unfortunately, the inconvenient truth is that the folks that really need to hear the message about global warming will never go see this movie. Like our neighbor - a single guy who drives a GMC Yukon. Our car looks like a go-cart next to it.
Still, I think the movie is bringing attention to the issue. And, where the heck was this Al Gore in the 2000 campaign? There is no fighting here to overcome a stiff presence - he's naturally relaxed, enthusiastic and compelling.
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I posted on my Mom's group message boards about accompanying me to see this movie. Not one person was interested. It's sad.
Yes, it is sad. I think our greatest hope is in the younger generation. I hope this movie makes it way into schools. It seems like a great jumping off point for discussion.