Lately, documentaries on the Earth’s environmental issues seem to be as popular as puffy shouldered dresses at my Grade 8 Grad. And just like at my grad, Leonardo DiCaprio is as popular as ever. But this time I really like him too, not just the girls. DiCaprio has made his own Environmental Documentary due out at the Cannes Film Festival next month called 11th Hour.
The actor co-produced and narrated the feature-length film which examines the state of the global environment and discusses solutions to combat the earth’s problems.
The documentary will highlight how fragile our planet is following a recent spate of natural disasters and the human contribution to global warming.
DiCaprio said: “Global warming is not only the number one environmental challenge we face today, but one of the most important issues facing all of humanity. We all have to do our part to raise awareness about global warming and the problems we as a people face in promoting a sustainable environmental future for our planet.”
I don’t have a problem with celebrities having opinions. Not at all. Opinions are like bellybuttons – everyone has one. But I do have a lot of respect for someone who has an opinion putting for the effort to create a documentary to express them.
But the popularity of these recent documentaries created by politicians and celebrities alike are the RIGHT way to have your opinion heard. Have it backed up by qualified professionals and illustrated on film by professionals.
