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Environment
Inspired in part by the Irwin Allen film The Story of Mankind (1957), Environment is a featurette that is a cross between a Pirandello play, a science fiction film by Edward D. Wood Jr., and a mundane scientific documentary. The premise is that five individuals from one community, Eagle Valley, are abducted by aliens who then put them on trail for environmental crimes as typical representatives of the human race. Environment was primarily shown in high schools to stimulate discussion on the balance of nature, pollution, and human consumption.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the growing environmental concerns and the impact of human activity on the planet in the early 1970s. It presents a stark look at pollution, resource depletion, and the potential consequences for future generations. The film serves as an early call to action regarding ecological responsibility.
Critical Reception
As a documentary from 1971, 'Environment' was noted for its prescient themes regarding ecological awareness. While specific widespread critical reviews from its initial release are scarce, it has been recognized retrospectively as an important piece in the early environmental documentary movement, highlighting the concerns that would become central to global discourse.
What Reviewers Say
Highlights the urgent need for environmental protection.
Showcases early awareness of pollution and its effects.
A thought-provoking look at humanity's relationship with nature.
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Fun Fact
Released during the burgeoning environmental movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s, this documentary was part of a wave of films aiming to educate the public about ecological issues at a time when such concerns were gaining significant global attention.
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