Looking for a documentary film or series that raises awareness of some of the global issues we have to deal with? We have picked some for you!
Scroll through the inspiring and/or thought-provoking documentaries with the slider below. Most of the documentaries are available for free on platforms like YouTube or WaterBear, but some may only be available with paid subscriptions like Netflix. If there is a free version available, we’ll provide the link to that one. Please let us know if one of the links is broken or if you have other great suggestions!
Seaspiracy investigates the global fishing industry and shows how human actions cause widespread environmental destruction. It shows humans’ harm to marine species and uncovers alarming global corruption.
A revolutionary group of activists, scientists, farmers, and politicians band together in a global movement of “Regenerative Agriculture” that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world
The True Cost is the story about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the fashion industry’s impact on our world. It challenges us to consider who really pays the price for our clothing?
Looking for a good (audio)book that raises awareness and provides solutions to some of the intersectional issues facing our planet and its population? We have picked a few books for you!
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‘This is vegan propaganda’ perfectly lays out the complexity of animal exploitation and its impact on some of the most critical issues we face today: the climate crisis, infectious and chronic diseases, pandemics, and (non-)human exploitation. Learning about these pressing issues can be uncomfortable but it’s quite literally a matter of life and death. Get your hands on this one!
‘Climate change is racist’ perfectly explains the structural racism involved in climate change and the stark disconnect between the causes of climate change and its consequences. With environmental facts and experiences from those most affected, it helps us understand how White privilege and climate change overlap. Definitely, a must-read!
With ‘A bigger picture’, Vanessa Nakate invites readers to look at the climate crisis from a different perspective. While the effects of the climate crisis are felt worldwide, not everyone is affected in the same way. Vanessa puts a lens on how the climate crisis impacts women in the global south but at the same time shows their strength in fighting it.