Your morning coffee runs on stolen land and borrowed time — this doc makes you choke on it.
The causes underlying the collapse of civilizations are usually traced to overuse of resources. As we write this, the world is reeling from economic chaos, peak oil, climate change, environmental degradation, and political turmoil. Every day, the headlines re-hash stories of scandal and betrayal of the public trust. We don't have to make outraged demands for the end of the current global system - it seems to be coming apart already. But acts of courage, compassion and altruism abound, even in the most damaged places. By documenting the resilience of the people hit hardest by war and repression, and the heroism of those coming forward to confront the crisis head-on, END:CIV illuminates a way out of this all-consuming madness and into a saner future. Backed by Jensen's narrative, the film calls on us to act as if we truly love this land. The film trips along at a brisk pace, using music... Written by Franklin Lopez
Direction
Lopez weaponizes pacing — no time to look away from the wreckage.
Writing
Jensen's narration hits like a brick through a corporate window.
Production
Gritty handheld footage from frontlines most docs fear to touch.
Director
Franklin Lopez
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