Planet in Peril
Planet in Peril is a two-part, four-hour documentary on CNN that premiered on October 23, 2007, broadcast in the CNN Presents format. It also aired as a special presentation on December 2 & 3, 2007 on Animal Planet & Animal Planet HD. CNN's Anderson Cooper, Sanjay Gupta and Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin investigate the current state of our planet, focusing on four major areas: global warming, overpopulation, deforestation and species loss. They report from a wide variety of locations including Alaska, Brazil, Madagascar, Southeast Asia, and Yellowstone National Park, examining the effects of population growth, rising temperatures, poaching and illegal wildlife trade, among others, on the global environment. Specific areas it deals with are the conflict in the Niger Delta and La Oroya, Peru. On December 11, 2008, CNN premiered a sequel to Planet in Peril, called Planet in Peril: Battle Lines. It featured Anderson Cooper, Sanjay Gupta, and Lisa Ling from National Geographic Explorer.
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Plot Summary
Planet in Peril is a multipart documentary series that explores the critical environmental challenges facing our planet. Each episode focuses on a specific crisis, such as climate change, deforestation, or the depletion of freshwater resources. It features prominent figures and experts who investigate the causes and consequences of these global threats.
Critical Reception
Planet in Peril received generally positive reviews for its impactful storytelling and urgent message about environmental conservation. Critics praised its ability to convey complex scientific information in an accessible way, highlighting the efforts of its celebrity narrators and the comprehensive scope of the issues covered. Audiences appreciated the call to action and the detailed look at the state of the planet.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its visually compelling and informative presentation of environmental issues.
- Commended for its clear explanation of complex ecological challenges.
- Recognized for the effective use of celebrity narrators to raise awareness.
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Fun Fact
The series featured multiple prominent celebrity hosts for its different segments, including Harrison Ford, Li Bingbing, and Don Cheadle, each focusing on different critical environmental issues around the globe.
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