Summaries

Narrated by Matt Damon, Plan B is a 90 minute documentary based on the book by environmental visionary Lester Brown. Shot on location around the world, the film's message is clear and unflinching -- either confront the realities of climate change or suffer the consequences of lost civilizations and failed states. Ultimately Plan B provides audiences with a glimpse into a new and emerging economy based upon renewable resources as well as strategies to avoid the growing threat of global warming. Appearing with Lester Brown are Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Friedman, former Governor and Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt, along with other scholars and scientists. Locations include: China, Japan, South Korea, India, Italy, Turkey, Bangladesh, Zambia, Haiti, and the U.S.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • global warming
  • environmental issue
  • climate change
  • environmental documentary
  • population growth
Genres
  • Documentary
  • News
Release date Mar 29, 2011
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations USA
Production companies Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

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Runtime 1h 24m
Color Color
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