Monday, January 9, 2012

3.) 5 inspirational movies/documentaries


3.) I chose this documentary because it exposes the huge threat against the world’s ecosystems. People need to be aware of what’s going on, and this movie shows the truth about the trading of shark fin. It is full of facts and it is so serious that when people watch it’s hard to overlook. If the whole world could see this movie I believe the world would change for the better and quickly.

b.) I chose the show Whale wars because it is about just one ship defending a whole sea. It demonstrates how conservationists are working hard to save whales from getting slaughtered. The Sea Shepherd is captained by Paul Watson one of the most extreme conservationists who will go to great lengths to save our oceans. The show is very intense and the Sea Shepard rams different boats trying to sink them, because the ocean is protected but the whalers do not care.

c.) I chose the movie The Cove because it reveals how horrible humans are to animals. People are so unaware of how dolphins get into aquariums because we just like to get entertained, but if people new for that one dolphin hundreds were getting killed, would they still go to aquariums? This is why I want people to see this movie so they are aware of how aquarium dolphins are captured and treated. Maybe if people saw it then they would not support certain aquariums, thus not supporting the slaughters.

d.) I chose the movie Food Inc. because it reveals the worldwide scam of supermarkets and how they produce the food we buy. It’s about what goes into our food, how we produce it, and how we treat animals. This movie educates the public on brands, companies, and factories that are unnatural and unhealthy for humans.  If the world saw this movie people would not be able to trust and purchase certain supermarket foods, leading to people not supporting huge toxic companies.

e.) I chose this movie because it inspires me to never lose hope no matter how difficult the situation is. In The Pianist this man survives the holocaust and becomes a famous pianist. This is one of the best movies I have ever seen, describing one man’s journey of survival, in one of the worst periods of history. 




Tuesday, January 3, 2012

7.) Favourite educational Youtube moments


7.) I chose this interview on Steve Irwin because when I was younger he was my idol. I looked up to his enthusiasm, courage, and passion for wildlife. This video explains his passion for conservation and his whole life story. It not only talks to Steve but to his family and friends about where he learnt all his skills  and knowledge. This allows people to learn more about him. Not only is this video educational about the environment and animals but it’s also about raising a family and the obstacles that parents may face. (I only posted one video but it is a ten part show)

b.) I chose the interview of Rob Stewart and co-workers on Larry King live because it is educational about the world wide, massacre of sharks. Rob talks about the threat of shark finning on our environment and how if we get rid of the top predators the food chain will fall. The video explains what we can do and how much of an impact this has on our lives. If people go on without changing the way things are then our planet is in huge trouble, with the ocean ecosystems dyeing. We get 50 to 70% of our oxygen from the ocean.