Illustration by Robert John Paterson
Driven by an urgency to address and correct the violent disregard for the endangerment of our planet, Fractured Land is a documentary that offers an insightful and though-provoking study of the inhumane systems and processes that have caused severe climate change. Filmmakers Fiona Ryder and Damien Gillis follow the rise of an unexpected star, Caleb Behn, as the young Dene lawyer inspires a new generation of leaders to mend the fissures between the environment and its destructive forces. The unique upbringing of the film’s protagonist –his father a devout environmentalist, and his mother an oil industry worker– contributes to its controversial stance and emphasizes its impulse to reconcile on both personal and universal levels of conflict.
Join The Harvard Seal for a pre-screening discussion at 7:00 pm @ The Labyrinth Lounge (298 Brunswick Ave) – where we will have the entire lower level to ourselves. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page or mailing list to stay in the loop, and to contact one of our members in case you have trouble finding us. We will make our way to Bloor Cinema for the 9:00 pm screening.
Can’t join us ahead of time? Meet us there!
If you’re new to the club, shoot us an email for a member of the HS Doc Club crew to greet you at the door. For any other questions or further inquiries, please email theharvardseal@gmail.com.