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Earth: Seen from the Heart with Hubert Reeves

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Catalogue Number:  HG0236EN
Producer:  H.G. on the Net Distribution Inc.
Producers:  Michaud, Marie-Dominique
Directors:  Cadrin-Rossignol, Iolande
Producing Agencies:  La terre vue du coeur Inc.
Subject:  Canadian Social Issues, Documentary, Environmental Studies, Health and Medicine, Social Issues, Social Sciences
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  Canada
Copyright Year:  2018
Running Time:  91:37


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Having lived for 40 years on a farm in Northern Burgundy, Quebec, astrophysicist Dr. Hubert Reeves has witnessed the declining state of nature. Using his own garden as an example, he illustrates the deep interconnectedness of all forms of life—animal, plant, and oceanic. The film highlights the many artistic, political, scientific, and community‑driven initiatives aimed at protecting the planet and encourages viewers to take meaningful action based on their own abilities.

Reeves and sociologist Dr. Frédéric Lenoir warn of the growing threats of climate change, ocean pollution, and biodiversity loss, and the looming possibility of a sixth mass extinction. Striking visuals—from forest canopies to deep‑sea bioluminescence—reveal the hidden wonders of Earth’s ecosystems and underscore the urgency of conservation.

Reeves (1932–2023), internationally recognized for his work on the formation of the universe and his gift for science communication, dedicated his later years to environmental protection. This film, created for future generations, reminds us that life in all its forms is a fragile and extraordinary mystery—and that its preservation is in our hands.

Film has some narration in French with English subtitles.



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