ActOne cinema’s environmental film strand, FOOTPRINTS, continues with two short climate films. #ClimateScam? and Plan Z: From labcoats to handcuffs are documentaries about the Climate Emergency, followed by a live discussion panel. Pay-what-you-can tickets are available from £3. Information and tickets are available at ActOne cinema’s website.
#ClimateScam? documentary
As the world faces increasingly devastating climate-related disasters, why do so many believe climate crisis is nothing more than a hoax? Jaz, a young mobile hairdresser and TikTok-savvy Gen-Zer, embarks on a journey to uncover the truth in this documentary. #ClimateScam? follows her as she visits everyone from climate scientists to climate sceptics. She looks at how misinformation and conspiracy theories are affecting climate scientists and young people. These affect our ability to tackle the biggest challenge that humans have to face.
#ClimateScam is produced by Cornwall Climate Care.
Plan Z: From Lab Coats To Handcuffs (24min)
Are scientists doing enough to sound the alarm about climate breakdown? Plan Z traces the motivations of British researchers who’ve turned to civil disobedience. They want to warn the public directly, by risking arrest, a criminal record and their professional reputations.
When the UK government pledges to ‘max out’ oil and gas extraction, the lives of psychology professor Colin, microbiologist Abi and ecologist Aaron collide. Outside the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), they and six others are arrested for causing alleged criminal damage. However, who are the real climate criminals? As restrictions on protest tighten, will scientists retreat to their laboratories or will more stand up than ever before? This is a window into the world of reluctant activism. Plan Z explores the moral power of protest when established routes of influence fail. Plan Z is directed by Louisa Jones and Vladimir Morozov
Live Discussion Panel
Following the two films, ClimateScam# and Plan Z: From Labcoats to handcuffs, there will be live discussion panel on these climate films. Taking part in the panel is:
Louisa Jones, Panel host: is one half of the two-person team behind Plan Z. She and Vladimir Morozov have spent five years documenting climate protest in the UK. They captured some of Extinction Rebellion’s biggest moments. Their footage has been used by news channels from the BBC to Al Jazeera Arabic. Louisa also has a decade of experience as a nature and heritage educator, working in and around the South Downs National Park.
With panellists:
- Dr. Tim Hill is senior lecturer in marketing at the University of Bath, where he joined after being awarded his PhD from the University of Melbourne. An ethnographer by training, his research on contemporary subcultures has seen him follow hardcore football fans and hedonistic world of Berlin’s infamous nightclubs. Plus most recently, explain the process by which people become conspiracy theorists. This involved observations of scientific experiments to prove the earth is flat and protests against pandemic-related restrictions.
- Mystaya Bremaud is a volunteer at Teach the Future, focusing on public engagement and wider climate and nature literacy. She is studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge University and have a particular interest in the implementation of renewable energy technologies.
- Dr Pete Knapp is an air quality scientist and journalist.
Local Community Groups will also be present who are working on climate issues and projects in Ealing will be at the screening. They will suggest actions you can take to support positive climate action. Also have a look at ActForEaling 10 steps for a greener Ealing.
ActOne Cinema in Acton
ActOne Cinema is located in a historic old library in the middle of Acton High Street. The two 60-seat screening rooms are fully equipped with the latest digital technology. The cinema also has a beautiful lounge area and a sustainably-run café. We love the choice of cakes including the delicious vegan lemon drizzle slice.
This not-for-profit community cinema commits to showing a variety of films. These showings include climate change and the environment amongst its wide-ranging programme of popular and independent films. The cinema relies on donations and volunteers to run it. So do give them your support and consider becoming a member to enjoy the great benefits.
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