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Derrick Jensen

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Biography: Derrick Jensen is an American ecophilosopher, writer, author, teacher and environmentalist in the anarcho-primitivist tradition. Utne Reader named Jensen among "50 Visionaries Who Are Changing the World" in 2008. Democracy Now! has referred to him as "the poet-philosopher of the ecology movement".

Department: Writing

Place of Birth: Nebraska, USA

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Birthday: December 19, 1960

Age: 64 years old

Gender: Male

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Overview: Examines the ideological roots of the "austerity" agenda and proposes revolutionary paths out of the current crisis.

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Original Language: en

Release Date: 2011-03-01

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Overview: The causes underlying the collapse of civilizations are usually traced to overuse of resources. As we write this, the world is reeling from economic chaos, peak oil, climate change, environmental degradation, and political turmoil. Every day, the headlines re-hash stories of scandal and betrayal of the public trust. We don't have to make outraged demands for the end of the current global system - it seems to be coming apart already. But acts of courage, compassion and altruism abound, even in the most damaged places. By documenting the resilience of the people hit hardest by war and repression, and the heroism of those coming forward to confront the crisis head-on, END:CIV illuminates a way out of this all-consuming madness and into a saner future. Backed by Jensen's narrative, the film calls on us to act as if we truly love this land. The film trips along at a brisk pace, using music... Written by Franklin Lopez

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2011-01-01

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Overview: Bright Green Lies investigates the change in focus of the mainstream environmental movement, from its original concern with protecting nature, to its current obsession with powering an unsustainable way of life. The film exposes the lies behind the notion that solar, wind, hydro, biomass, or green consumerism will save the planet. Tackling the most pressing issues of our time will require us to look beyond the mainstream technological solutions and ask deeper questions about what needs to change.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2021-04-23

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