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  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Picturehouse Entertainment
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Picturehouse Entertainment
  • 1 h 50 m

Summary In 1971, a group of friends sail into a nuclear test zone, and their protest captures the world's imagination. Using never before seen archive that brings their extraordinary world to life, How To Change The World is the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and defined the modern green movement.

Directed By: Jerry Rothwell

Written By: Jerry Rothwell

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Picturehouse Entertainment
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Picturehouse Entertainment
  • 1 h 50 m

How to Change the World

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Summary In 1971, a group of friends sail into a nuclear test zone, and their protest captures the world's imagination. Using never before seen archive that brings their extraordinary world to life, How To Change The World is the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and defined the modern green movement.

Directed By: Jerry Rothwell

Written By: Jerry Rothwell

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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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71% Positive
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29% Mixed
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100
Oct 29, 2015
A fascinating, skillfully assembled chronicle of the rise and inevitable fallout surrounding the granddaddy of the environmental activism movement.
By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW
90
Oct 29, 2015
This absorbing account is hardly definitive, but it teaches movement building without denying the high costs paid by true believers.
By Daniel M. Gold FULL REVIEW
80
Oct 25, 2015
This is a film about human flaws. It should not be missed – whatever your views on Greenpeace.
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75
Aug 17, 2015
Whatever you think of Greenpeace’s less well-considered antics over the years, How to Change the World is a compelling story of one environmentalist’s remarkable combination of prescience, grit and timing.
By Kate Taylor FULL REVIEW
70
Oct 25, 2015
Jerry Rothwell’s film focuses engagingly on the human dynamics, particularly the role of late leader Bob Hunter.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
60
Oct 25, 2015
There’s no missing the polemical points being made or doubting the film is meant to inspire further action, but even hardened whale-eating oil oligarchs are likely to be charmed by the idealism and smarts of these audacious activists.
By Leslie Felperin FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 8, 2015
This spends more time on the tensions between the dominant trio than their landmark campaigning.
By David Parkinson FULL REVIEW

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Production Company MetFilm Production, Daniel Film, Insight Production Company, British Film Institute (BFI), Bell Media, British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB)
Release Date Sep 9, 2015
Duration 1 h 50 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline The revolution will not be organized.
Website https://www.facebook.com/howtochangetheworldfilm
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Awards

Canadian Screen Awards, CA
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Sheffield International Documentary Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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