Investigates the consequences of a childhood removed from nature. At a time when children play more behind screens than outside, this documentary unplugs a group of tech savvy teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure, documenting the wonder that comes from time spent in nature and inspiring action for a sustainable future.—Anonymous
A group of kids discovered the importance of the environment and human interaction. They take on a "media fast" and go camping, learning songs, survival, as well as how to make bows and arrows. They reflect on how they felt without the constant influence of technology in their daily lives. The kids learn that they enjoy nature and all it has to offer. They play games with each other, sing songs together, and speak face to face with each other. Their first camping trip taught them how vital nature is to sustain life, overall happiness, and health. They made changes to their day to day lives to include the beauties of the outside world and talked about taking the necessary actions to free themselves of constant technology. Before their adventure into the woods, they each ranged from 5-18 hours of screen time a day, none of them thought that they would survive the trip without their phones, computers, or games. They went on walks through the woods, made their own food, and learned about plants and how they benefit us and everything around us. When they had all connected they stayed up all night talking, being away from their phones helped them connect to others on a deeper, more meaningful level and they won't soon forget that experience. Not only did they connect to others better, but they found a connection inside themselves, discovering a new-found ambition to discover who they are and what they want to do with their lives. They learned that there can, and should, be a balance between technology in the environment.
