Release Date: 11/21/2006 Original Release: 2006 Format: DVD Length: 96 minutes Rating:PG (MPAA) Rating Reason: mild thematic elements UPC: 097363480846 Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Musical & Performing Arts, Media Arts, Documentary, Theatrical Release
Inconvenient Truth DVD Description
A movie based on a PowerPoint presentation by a former presidential candidate may not sound exciting, but once AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH hits its stride viewers may be surprised how compelling the subject matter proves to be. While many high-ranking political figures continue to argue about global warming, Al Gore has plunged headlong into a serious wake-up call for the planet with a series of lectures about the problem. It's on one of these lectures that this movie from director Davis Guggenheim is based. Guggenheim breaks up Gore's delivery by illustrating his points with film footage, much of which features the former Democratic nominee exploring the globe as he examines the effects of global warming. Gore's speech is neatly divided between calm recitations of the facts about the issue and several stories of a personal nature. His skills as an orator are considerable, and it's hard not to be alarmed by most of what he has to say. Indeed, as Gore relates tales of melting polar icecaps, rising global temperatures, and the reluctance of political leaders to do something about the problem, the film takes on an air of hopelessness and doom, especially as no easy solutions are offered. Gore's advice is for individuals to take steps to reduce their own inadvertent poisoning of the atmosphere, and to persuade others to do likewise. It's a powerful message, and one that is likely to remain in non-cynical minds long after the film comes to a conclusion.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - English Dolby Digital Surround Sound 5.1 - English Subtitles - English - Closed Captioned Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Featurette: "An Update with Former Vice-President Al Gore" Behind the Scenes: "The Making Of AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH" Music Video: Melissa Etheridge - "I Need to Wake Up" Audio Commentary: 1. Davis Guggenheim - Director 2. Laurie David, Lawrence Bender, Scott Z. Burns, Lesley Chilcott - Producers
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