‘My Extinction’ documentary feature film

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‘My Extinction’ documentary feature film

“What does it take for us to actually act on the climate crisis – especially if you’re the kind of person who knows all the problems, yet still does nothing?”

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What does it take for us to actually act on the climate crisis – especially if you’re the kind of person who knows all the problems, yet still does nothing? This documentary feature film has found new ways to confront the great dilemma of our times from a more relatable and human perspective, looking at the ways in which we turn aside from overwhelming or difficult feelings, and how we might counter that understandable tendency in ourselves. ‘My Extinction’, released in April 2023 to critical acclaim, tracks the grant recipient’s journey into environmental awareness and activism. The premier at the JW3 cultural centre was a great success and the film, described as ‘a revealingly honest account of how to feel your feelings, act on your privilege, and get active when threatened with extinction’, has been screened at Curzon Cinemas across the country.

Detail from still from ‘My Extinction’

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