DVD
Force of nature [videorecording] / Entertainment One presents ; in association with Telefilm Canada and the Rogers Group of Funds through the Theatrical Documentary Program ; produced by Entertainment One in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada in association with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ; a film by Sturla Gunnarsson ; produced by Janice Tufford and Sturla Gunnarsson ; directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
David Suzuki, iconic Canadian scientist, educator, broadcaster, and activist, delivers a lecture on the eve of his 75th birthday, which he describes as a distillation of his life and thoughts, his legacy, what he wants to say before he dies. Filmed before a live audience, in front of a memory box of moving, distilled images, he articulates a core, urgent message: the limits of the biosphere have been exhausted and it is imperative that humans rethink their relationship with the natural world.
Record details
- ISBN: 1417235586
- ISBN: 9781417235582
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Port Washington, NY : Entertainment One, ©2012.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a documentary film in 2010. Special features: It takes a family: the David Suzuki Foundation by Claudia Molina; Legacy lecture excerpts. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Tony Westman ; edited by Nick Hector ; production designer, Dany Lyne ; narrator, David Suzuki. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Narrator, David Suzuki. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | In English with optional English SDH subtitles. |
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| Genre: | Feature films > Canada. Biographical films. Biography. Documentary films. Filmed lectures. Nonfiction films. Nonfiction films. Documentary films. Biographical films. Filmed lectures. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | DVD 333.72 FOR (Text) | 000148370 | Video | Available | - |
Summary:
David Suzuki, iconic Canadian scientist, educator, broadcaster, and activist, delivers a lecture on the eve of his 75th birthday, which he describes as a distillation of his life and thoughts, his legacy, what he wants to say before he dies. Filmed before a live audience, in front of a memory box of moving, distilled images, he articulates a core, urgent message: the limits of the biosphere have been exhausted and it is imperative that humans rethink their relationship with the natural world.