An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

Name: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
Genre: Documentary
Released: July 28, 2017
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Al Gore, Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, George W. Bush

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An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: July 28, 2017

Starring: Al Gore, Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, George W. Bush, Hilary Ashford-Ng, John Kerry, Marco Krapels, Tom Rielly, Vladimir Putin

Summary: A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencingA decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes – in moments both private and public, funny and poignant -- as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion. [Paramount Pictures]… Expand

Director: Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 98 min

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Chicago Tribune - Katie Walsh

Aug 10, 2017

Somehow, An Inconvenient Sequel is empowering, not depressing. Read full review

Variety - Owen Gleiberman

Jan 21, 2017

Gore has been talking up this issue for 25 years now, and as the film makes clear, he isn’t tired of talking. You feel he’s got enough wind to power another sequel. What’s extraordinary is that this one, after a decade of global-warming fatigue, feels as vital as it does. Read full review

The New York Times - Ben Kenigsberg

Jul 27, 2017

In a summer movie landscape with Spider-Man, a simian army waging further battle for the planet and Charlize Theron as a sexy Cold War-era superspy, it says something that one of the most compelling characters is Al Gore. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - John DeFore

Jan 21, 2017

The movie, in which Shenk and Cohen (makers of the standout eco-doc The Island President) take the reins ably from Davis Guggenheim, hardly can hope to create the sensation of its Oscar-winning predecessor. But it finds plenty to add, both in cementing the urgency of Gore's message and in finding cause for hope. Read full review

New York Magazine (Vulture) - Emily Yoshida

Aug 7, 2017

As a character study, it’s highly successful, but given the context it will be watched in — albeit not quite as oxygen-deprived and manic as Sundance — it feels a little too pat. Read full review

RogerEbert.com - Scout Tafoya

Jul 28, 2017

The best An Inconvenient Sequel can offer is the formidable image of Gore, nearly 70, refusing to stand down. It's inspiring, but even the filmmakers have to know it's not enough. I was moved by the movie, and then I stepped outside and looked at my phone. Read full review

The Guardian - Jordan Hoffman

Jan 21, 2017

An Inconvenient Sequel is more a portrait of Gore than a call to arms. It ends with a sort of forced positivity, much of which is recycled directly from the first movie: political change is hard, but we can do it, morality demands it. Read full review

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daisybuchanon

Aug 12, 2017

Don't be afraid to see this movie about climate change. It is based on facts and tells the truth about how climate change has already affected us all over the world from floods in Florida and NYC , to drought and starvation in Syria. Every country has joined together to do something aboutDon't be afraid to see this movie about climate change. It is based on facts and tells the truth about how climate change has already affected us all over the world from floods in Florida and NYC , to drought and starvation in Syria. Every country has joined together to do something about climate change, except the U.S. because Trump pulled us out of the agreement. Everyone should see this movie and fight to make our government respond to save our planet.… Expand

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rvndpr

Aug 6, 2017

I saw a lot of reviews complaining that not enough time was spent on educating people about the science. I am glad that Al Gore did not spend as much time as these people desired. It would not have been much of a sequel if it did that. Let the scientists debate the science. We need peopleI saw a lot of reviews complaining that not enough time was spent on educating people about the science. I am glad that Al Gore did not spend as much time as these people desired. It would not have been much of a sequel if it did that. Let the scientists debate the science. We need people inspired to do something about the problem and this film does a great job inspiring people despite the despair we may feel given the kind of inaction and scorn associated with this issue. Make no mistake though - it is a very informative film, although not about the science, but more informative about the fight and challenge to get broad acceptance and co-operation to actually do something.

A shout out to all Indians. You should see this movie to understand some of the India related politics on this issue. It is a message of hope for those of us who especially felt hopelessness on this issue in India for the longest time. It is very interesting to learn what happened behind the scenes.

I'm realizing that writing a review for this documentary without spoilers is a bit difficult, and I'm going to try my best. Now obviously, I believe that climate change is a real thing, and I don't debate this because I don't like to pretend that I understand the science. But when the scientific consensus is there and when we have seen quite a lot of evidence of increase in Climate related episodes throughout the world, I find it undeniable. The film does a good job presenting the evidence for this once again. And yes... there is a bit of discussing how the original films predictions were mostly correct without trying to lecture. Now obviously the people who say that they don't believe this stuff after watching the first film as an adult are unlikely to appreciate this movie. My impression is that these people are close minded on this issue - so I would not recommend this movie for you. But if there are those of you out there who are at least interested in hearing about the challenges that our side goes through to fight against your side, I promise that you will find interesting information and perhaps even some gratification that you are doing a good job in slowing us down on this issue. Yes... you should watch this movie. At the very least I would like to see your sides rebuttal documentary - there is always one. I will be sure to watch it.

Overall, this documentary presents a message of hope that we can and are doing something to deal with the problem of climate change, and it does an excellent job delivering that message and showing the challenges that are faced and overcome.… Expand

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wollam11

Aug 4, 2017

Buttsore rightwing dolts who don't know that they have been brainwashed to continually hurt themselves and their own interests will not like this movie. This is evidenced by lines of thought that have no basis in reality. One reviewer wonders why the documentary doesn't challenge the pseudoButtsore rightwing dolts who don't know that they have been brainwashed to continually hurt themselves and their own interests will not like this movie. This is evidenced by lines of thought that have no basis in reality. One reviewer wonders why the documentary doesn't challenge the pseudo crap "science" that is floating around out there in cyberspace. Their masters brainwashed them that way. Others, those who can think for themselves, will appreciate the facts and constructive arguments made within. For those who can think for themselves, it's a winner. For those who can only parrot what they have heard their masters say: better stay away if you don't want your worldview challenged.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Nov 25, 2017

Although it's not as resonant as the first one, its message still as important, let's say we received the update and the reminder that what's necessary still hasn't been done.

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TVJerry

Aug 15, 2017

Just like the title, this follow-up feels longer. Al Gore is back to amplify his treatise about the terrifying effects of global warming. The core message makes it dramatically clear that climate change is our fault and we can fix it. This is told with effective statistics and sometimesJust like the title, this follow-up feels longer. Al Gore is back to amplify his treatise about the terrifying effects of global warming. The core message makes it dramatically clear that climate change is our fault and we can fix it. This is told with effective statistics and sometimes astonishing visuals. Since this is a sequel, there's more of Gore travelling around the world meeting with people. As a film, it starts to bog down with his behind-the-scenes proceedings at the Paris Agreement. Even so, the amplification of his original message is more vital than ever, which makes the film important.… Expand

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Trailesque

Jun 9, 2018

I'm a big supporter of former VP Al Gore's environmental efforts. I think his hard work - displayed here - to help protect the planet from fossil fuel-caused climate change is well worthy of admiration. There are some fascinating sections, such as the footage of Greenland's glaciersI'm a big supporter of former VP Al Gore's environmental efforts. I think his hard work - displayed here - to help protect the planet from fossil fuel-caused climate change is well worthy of admiration. There are some fascinating sections, such as the footage of Greenland's glaciers starting to crumble. But I didn't learn much from watching this. Instead of being an informative and/or intriguing documentary, this seemed more like a long infomercial for Gore's campaign and for Gore himself.… Expand

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Elofson

Nov 3, 2017

Most of what was forecast in the first climate activist movie, "An Inconvenient Truth", has turned out to be wrong! It's models, not laws of nature. Models are more or less correct. They are never exact. The models used have turned out to be wrong. Furthermore, at the heart of science andMost of what was forecast in the first climate activist movie, "An Inconvenient Truth", has turned out to be wrong! It's models, not laws of nature. Models are more or less correct. They are never exact. The models used have turned out to be wrong. Furthermore, at the heart of science and the scientific method is the rule that a claim or theory has to be falsifiable. The task of scientists is then to try and falsify, i.e. prove that the claim or theory is wrong. This effort should never stop. Scientists are still trying to prove that Einstein’s 100-year-old Theory of General Relativity is wrong! What climate activist now demand is that the climate models shouldn’t be criticized or questioned. This goes against the fundament of science and proves that “Climate Science” no longer is science. It is now ideology.
Climate science has been hijacked by green activists.… Expand

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