Feature Film: RACING EXTINCTION
Directed by Louie Psihoyos
2014 USA / Duration: 90 mins
Academy Award winning director (2008 documentary The Cove) Louie Psihoyos’ new film, Racing Extinction, makes it clear that the ongoing sixth extinction crisis is the biggest story in the world. Astounded that no one is telling it, Psihoyos sets out to do it himself with this around-the-world investigative effort into how species are disappearing at such an alarming rate. Psihoyos assembled part of the undercover team from The Cove to expose an assembly of horrors, such as the finning of countless sharks. Additionally, a special camera is used to show the emissions from our vehicles and machinations of industry. Seeing these no-longer-invisible CO2 gases discharged into our lives and lungs is highly distressing and, hopefully, motivating. And that’s really what Psihoyos seeks: He believes we are on an increasingly deadly planetary path and hopes Racing Extinction inspires us to turn it around before it’s too late.
Special Guest Q&A
LOUIE PSIHOYOS, director of Racing Extinction, is widely regarded as one of the top photographers in the world. He was hired directly out of college to shoot for National Geographic and created images for the yellow-bordered magazine for 18 years. His ability to bring humanity and wit to complicated science stories carries over to his filmmaking. An ardent diver and dive photographer, he feels compelled to show the world the decline of our planet’s crucial resource: water. With Jim Clark, he created The Oceanic Preservation Society in 2005. The non-profit organization provides an exclusive lens for the public and media to observe the beauty as well as the destruction of the oceans, while motivating change. With his first film, The Cove (Mountainfilm 2009), he touched many with his unflinching view of a dark subject. Bringing together artists and activists alike, Psihoyos assembled an undercover mission to bring light to the world of endangered species in Racing Extinction.
Accompanying Short Films:
California: Paradise Burning – Directed by Ed Kashi & Matt Black
Rinpoche Speaks – Directed by Freddie Wilkinson & Renan Ozturk
Post-Screening Event:
Wine Reception; Meet and Greet
Sponsored by Vinifera
Join us after the film for a special Meet and Greet Wine Reception, sponsored by Vinifera. Enjoy a great selection of wines while you chat with TTMF fans, MCs and filmmakers about the films you just saw! Your ticket to the “Racing Extinction” screening (or a Full Festival Pass) is required for admission to the Reception. (Cash Bar)
