An Inconvenient Truth
An Inconvenient Truth

An Inconvenient Truth

2006Movie100 minEnglish

A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic80/100
Google Users87%
Director: Davis GuggenheimGenres: Documentary, News

Plot Summary

This documentary follows former Vice President Al Gore's passionate campaign to educate citizens about global warming via a compelling slide show presentation. Through a mix of personal anecdotes and scientific data, Gore illustrates the profound and potentially devastating effects of climate change. The film aims to spur viewers into taking action to address this critical environmental crisis.

Critical Reception

An Inconvenient Truth was widely acclaimed by critics for its clarity, Al Gore's passionate delivery, and its urgent message about climate change. While some debated the specific scientific details or Gore's presentation style, the documentary was overwhelmingly praised for raising public awareness and inspiring action on a global scale. It became a cultural phenomenon, significantly influencing public discourse on environmental issues.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clear and urgent message on climate change.
  • Al Gore's presentation style and passion were highlighted as effective.
  • Considered a landmark documentary that significantly raised public awareness.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's powerful message and Al Gore's dedication to raising awareness about climate change. Many found the presentation informative and inspiring, encouraging a sense of responsibility towards environmental issues. Some users noted that while the message was crucial, the delivery could sometimes feel repetitive or overly dramatic.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and was nominated for Best Original Song. It also received a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children (for the accompanying audiobook).

Fun Fact

The film's iconic slideshow presentation that Al Gore uses throughout the documentary was originally developed as part of his 'An Inconvenient Truth' book tour and lecture series, evolving over many years before being filmed.

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wlharman

wlharman

This documentary about Gore and his presentation are as relevant now as when this was shot. We continue to pump CO2 into our atmosphere even as a majority of Americans have come around on the facts of global warming. Gore takes the optimist...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

An Awful Lie would be a better title. The BS spewed out by Al Gore has been debunked numerous of times. His campaign was a "I lost the campaign for presidency so now I have to find some way of getting people to notice me". News flash: You l...