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The Choice Is Ours
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The Choice Is Ours

Mar 2, 2015
0h 59m
★ 7.1

This film series explores many aspects of our society. To rethink what is possible in our world, we need to consider what kind of world we want to live in. Although we refer to it as civilization, it is anything but civilized.

Overview

This film series explores many aspects of our society. To rethink what is possible in our world, we need to consider what kind of world we want to live in. Although we refer to it as civilization, it is anything but civilized. Visions of global unity & fellowship have long inspired humanity, yet the social arrangements up to the present have largely failed to produce a peaceful and productive world. While we appear to be technically advanced, our values and behaviors are not. The possibility of an optimistic future is in stark contrast to our current social, economic, and environmental dilemmas. The Choice Is Ours includes interviews with notable scientists, media professionals, authors, and other thinkers exploring the difficulties we face.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Blue Forest Media
The Venus Project

The Choice Is Ours Trailers

Cast

Jacque Fresco

himself

Jacque Fresco

Henry Schlinger

himself

Henry Schlinger

Abby Martin

herself

Abby Martin

Erin Ade

herself

Erin Ade

Dylan Ratigan

himself

Dylan Ratigan

Karen Hudes

herself

Karen Hudes

Paul Wright

Paul Wright

Paul Wright

himself

Paul Wright

Prof. Mark Jacobson

himself

Prof. Mark Jacobson

Jeffery A. Hoffman

himself

Jeffery A. Hoffman

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