2.18.2007

An Inconvenient Truth

Kates and I got in on the Inconvenient Truth today. Our church sponsored a lunch and showing of the film …

But now that we’ve heard so much about the film, I’m not so sure I get what all the hype is for …

Yes, I believe we have a global warming problem. Yes, we have major obstacles to overcome with oil companies …

But the film falters in offering any substantial solutions or conclusions. It’s Al Gore giving a high-tech PowerPoint presentation about his crusade to prove to politicos that global warming is a problem. Some visionary filmmakers got a hold of it, added some colorful narrative, eye-catching photography and bam! You have an Oscar-contending documentary that everybody is buzzing about …

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