MLJFF Recognizes Earth Day 2021
In recognition of Earth Day 2021, we are looking back at some of our favorite environment-themed films we have screened over the years. They are all available for streaming or online rental.
The Sacred Place where Life Begins
Discover an incredible ecosystem in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge protected by the Gwich’in Nation for more than 25,000 years, now threatened by oil and gas development. Directed by Kristin Gates and Jeremy Là Zelle. (from MLJFF 2019)
Stream the film: Vimeo (free)
The Whale and the Raven
A story of humans and non-humans, united by a deep sea, and separated by conflicting plans for its future. Directed by Mirjam Leuze. (from MLJFF 2019)
Rent the film: National Film Board
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis takes the earth's pulse and bears witness to the true scale of the global environmental crisis, capturing a moment of profound change when one world is lost and another is born. Directed by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper. (from MLJFF 2018)
Stream the film: TVO (free)
A Plastic Ocean
What is our role in the big Plastic Pollution VS The Ocean battle? Directed by Craig Leeson. (from MLJFF 2017)
Stream the film: Netflix
Intelligent Trees
Trees talk, know familiy ties, and care for their young. Is this too fantastic to be true? Directed by Peter Wohlleben and Suzanne Simard. (from MLJFF 2017)
Rent the film: Vimeo