Earth
Year | 2009 |
Starring | James Earl Jones |
Director(s) | Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield |
Rating | G |
Genre(s) | Documentary |
Runtime | 90 min |
Fueled by dazzling high-definition photography and stunning locations around the world, this nature program captures three animal families in action over the course of a year, revealing how the sun influences animal behavior and migratory patterns. There is a compelling narrative as polar bears march across the ice, elephants enjoy a swim and whales breach the surface of the ocean.
Sample Discussion Guide Questions:
While some scenes in the film might have been difficult to watch, they demonstrated the circle of life and how all animals in our ecosystem work together to make our planet and the creatures on it thrive. After watching Earth, did your appreciation of the ways in which all creatures are connected change? In what way?
Think about the journey that water takes in the film. How does water connect all the creatures and environments on Earth?