What About Our Future?
Youth Activism • 24m
What About Our Future? chronicles the Sustainabiliteens, a group of young environmental activists who organized the largest strike in Vancouver's history. The film takes a unique look into the movement while the youth organize protests, pressure politicians and educate younger teens about environmental justice.
Directors: Cláudio Cruz & Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos
2020 | 25 min | Canada
Language: English
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/what-about-our-future/
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