Earth Days

Robert Stone's EARTH DAY S tells the story ofthe evolution of the modern environmentalmovement. The documentary takes us throughthe various stages of its development, startingwith its birth - signaled by the publication ofRachel Carson's book, SILENT SPRING in 1962- to the official launch of the movement with thevery first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, and on tothe present day.

Showcasing an elegant use ofarchival footage as well as in-depth interviewswith nine key figures within the movement, thefilm traces the chronological progression of thegreen cause and its galvanizing effect on thenational psyche. Revealing intriguing stories thatcover a multitude of perspectives and issues,Stone impresses the viewer with the complexityof the issues addressed.

Despite the genre's disposition for depressivedoomsday reports, EARTH DAYS delivers arelatively optimistic and up-beat report on thestate of our planet, shedding light on the manytriumphs of the green crusade through theyears and inspiring hope for the future withoutreducing the urgency of the cause.

Producer
Robert Stone: Script
Robert Stone: Cinematography
Howard Shack: Music
Michael Giacchino: Spoken language
English