Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, An

I learned a lot watching this video. I had been familiar with the original Inconvenient Truth, so I knew a certain amount, but WOW. Showing what climate change is actually doing now to the planet should wake people up...but maybe not. People are in such denial, because they don't want to have to respond. Not until it hits them where they live are they willing to admit we have this existential problem. I hope Gore keeps it up. The most interesting part in the video was Al Gore's negotiation with Pakistan (as I recall). They wanted to put in 400 more coal processing facilities and Gore was able to negotiate a partnership with a solar company and the Pakistanis to avoid them. Hurray!I highly recommend this video to everyone!

I'm also giving IS:TP five stars, not only to discredit the biased 1-star ratings, but because this film, like Al Gore, is the genuine article. The data is not only scientifically accurate and undeniable, but presented in engaging ways, with the goal of galvanizing the audience to action. Video footage of arctic glaciers exploding into the air. News footage of streets in India literally melting in 123F degree heat, a woman's sandals sticking to the pavement, her bare feet sliding out and burning. And in contrast to those events, a slide in Mr. Gore's conference appearance showing the rise of solar wattage in Chile in 2019, scrolling up-up-up, literally off the charts.As we face THE existential crisis of our time, hope is an invaluable message, and this film oozes hope in the face of despair, sometimes cheaply and cheesily, but I for one love getting choked up while watching a documentary (unlike its predecessor, An Inconvenient Truth, I didn't sleep through any part of the Sequel).But to whom is this film speaking? Who is it trying to inspire? I like to think all of us. Young people have taken to the streets and are fighting, full of fire and hope that it's not to late to become much-needed agents of change, but the older generations are more complacent; this film seems to ask,albeit implicitly, what it will take to move them. I just hope this film will situate Gore, a charismatic, slideshow-wielding septuagenarian with decades of political cred and unshakeable faith in the climate movement, as a role model for the boomers as we slide more precipitously into ecological disaster stemming from 150 years of global dependence on fossil fuels and coal. Retired Florida swing voters? Take a look at the flooded streets of Miami (featured at the beginning of this film). Aging conservative republicans? Take a look at Georgetown, Tx, a deep-red city heading toward 100% renewable energy use (because it's 'common sense'--featured at the end of this film).Needless to say, it's a definite must-watch for folks of all stripes.

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In this follow-up to the 2006 award-winning documentary, former vice-president Al Gore engages a relentless global campaign to slow the earthly havoc of climate change. In this film, he is the hero confronting the villains, the opposition of those criticizing his agenda and naysayers rejecting environmental disasters contributed by global warming. Where, might you guess are the battlegrounds of these confrontations?In so much of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, these are the governmental administrations; the weapons have politics as their ammunition under the guise of diplomacy. That is the movie's story here in my viewpoint, where the real-life drama lies having political leaders, officials, and Gore's associates as supporting characters.Al Gore has admirable qualities; he is an exceptional speaker and capable dealmaker, holding the attention of his listeners. His presentations alerting about climate change are compelling, boiling with evidence, well-researched and prepared. Kudos for the film's producers and directors gathering stunning footage from across the globe revealing how severe and life-threatening the continual damage of our spherical residence.Here's the problem with the movie; it depends too much on politics as the ultimate solution, the happy ending. Can our world leaders save this earth by regulating their nations' carbon footprints, by enacting the policies Al Gore recommends? Mr. Gore quotes Bible scriptures including an indirect recitation of Moses' words (Deuteronomy). He indicates other Biblical references such as a statement from the book of Revelation. Oddly he seems to credit 'Mother Nature' above God.Perhaps, the most suitable scriptures Mr. Gore may quote are Psalms 146: 3, 4. You may read them; the bleak reality of those ancient verses radiates in the documentary, especially after Gore, his endorsers confront stunning setbacks and disappointments.A lot of what else is Mr. Gore's show, we hear some but not enough from environmental experts and scientists' expressions, hardy any shown at his capacity-filled presentations to support Gore's arguments. In the film, the camera follows Gore close enough to leave out personal involvement outside the political theater.You and I have a stake in this matter. Isn't it true other than us urging and voting for local administrators to implant renewable energy options? (I am neutral to politics, the film isn't.) Example, Mr. Gore noted the high number of cell phones used globally, more than the earth's population. How often have you seen discarded, used, broken cell phones on streets and in the garbage? It is not unbelievable that the chemical leakage from the phones and other electronic devices affect the ground and water supply.Why didn't the film share this little fact, in addition to how many plastic items and other materials are poorly discarding by the tons? The movie provides truth to power poof of climate change excluding much the audience's person by person impact. So, if you are not rooting for the Gore team, the film might either disinvolve or bore you into disinterest. I did not see the first film, An Inconvenient Truth; it is apparent the sequel depends on it rather than stand firmly on its own merits.

I can only imagine that the folks who gave this film a poor rating, either didn't watch it all, or didn't listen to what Al was trying to tell them. Get over yourselves.More unequivocal proof of the mess that we're putting this planet in. Thank goodness for all the time and work that Al Gore is putting in, to wake the world leaders up to the beyond criminal actions of so many folks in real power, to demolish the globe that we live on. The wreckage is all about money in the end, and the fact that the perpetrators know they won't be around long enough to see the carnage that they are creating.Another must see movie, full of more facts and figures and very graphic videos to try and jolt the psyche into taking all of this stuff seriously.

It is a welcome sequel to the original " An Inconvenient Truth" bringing the warnings of climate change up to date.But is anyone listening? Trump won't accept it because he wants to restore, for example, coal-mining, which will put even more CO2 into the atmosphere But of course he has to pacify his supporters in the "Rust Belt" . Yet again, the good of the people is sacrificed for short-sighted political gain.

As a long time Al Gore fan, I'm glad to have seen this. However, it has a little too much promo and elegy for Al Gore and not enough melting ice updates. While it stops in Greenland for a frightening look, it doesn't even mention the Arctic or Antarctic. There's just enough...flooding streets of Miami Beach, for example...current imagery to keep it from being disappointing to people hoping for more information on global warming.

Once again Al Gore's mission to wake people up to the need to take massive action in the face of Climate Change has been captured in an eloquent and inspiring manner. This update to the original movie is a must see for everyone who appreciated the first one.

Excellent ! You don’t have to be an eco warrior or planetary evangelist to find this DVD fascinating. Big thumbs up to Al Gore Jr . Shame he never quite made president.