PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
An Inconvenient Truth
Explanation
'An Inconvenient Truth' is a highly acclaimed 2006 American documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim. The film documents former United States Vice President Al Gore's campaign to educate the global public about the severe threats of global warming and climate change. The film won two Academy Awards (Oscars) in 2007, including Best Documentary Feature.
Key Points
- > The documentary played a pivotal role in reinvigorating the international environmental movement.
- > For his extensive efforts in climate change education, Al Gore jointly won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with the IPCC.
- > The film also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song ('I Need to Wake Up').
- > A sequel titled 'An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power' was released in 2017.
- > 'Cold Pursuit' and 'The River Wild' are Hollywood commercial feature films, not environmental documentaries.
Additional Information
Famous Environmental Documentaries
| Documentary | Main Theme | Notable Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| An Inconvenient Truth | Global Warming | Won 2 Oscars |
| The Elephant Whisperers | Wildlife Conservation (India) | Oscar for Best Doc Short |
| My Octopus Teacher | Marine Ecosystem | Oscar for Best Doc Feature |
| March of the Penguins | Antarctic Wildlife Survival | Oscar for Best Doc Feature |
Memory Tips
- Truth = Fact = Documentary: The title implies exposing the factual, inconvenient truth about our changing climate.