Description |
1 videodisc (96 minutes) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
Performer |
Presenter, Al Gore. |
Credits |
Cinematographers, Bob Richman, Davis Guggenheim ; editors, Jay Lash Cassidy, Dan Swietlik ; music, Michael Brook. |
Note |
Originally produced in 2005. |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, Dolby digital 2.0 surround. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; for mild thematic elements. |
Summary |
Former Vice President Al Gore explains the facts of global warming, presents arguments that the dangers of global warning have reached the level of crisis, and addresses the efforts of certain interests to discredit the anti-global warming cause. Between lecture segments, Gore discusses his personal commitment to the environment, sharing anecdotes from his experiences. |
Awards |
Cannes film Festival, official selection; Sundance Film Festival, official selection. |
Note |
Special features: Commentary with director Davis Guggenheim; Commentary with producers Laurie David, Lawrence Bender, Scott Z. Burns and Leslie Chilcott; An update with former Vice-President Al Gore. |
Language |
English dialogue with optional subtitles in English, Spanish, and French; closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Global warming.
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Global warming -- Government policy -- United States.
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Greenhouse effect, Atmospheric.
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Greenhouse effect, Atmospheric -- Government policy -- United States.
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Environmental policy -- United States.
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Environmental protection -- United States.
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Human ecology.
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Risk perception.
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Gore, Al, 1948-
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Genre/Form |
Educational films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Gore, Al, 1948-
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Guggenheim, Davis.
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David, Laurie.
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Bender, Lawrence.
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Burns, Scott Z.
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Skoll, Jeff.
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Chilcott, Lesley.
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Richman, Bob.
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Cassidy, Jay.
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Brook, Michael, 1952-
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Participant Productions.
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Paramount Classics (Firm)
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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ISBN |
1415724784 |
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9781415724781 |
Standard No. |
097363480846 |
Music No. |
34808 Paramount Pictures |
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11111004689 Paramount Pictures |
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