More clearing of the DVR. · 6:56pm Aug 28th, 2020
Koyaanisqatsi (1982) - A collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot. The footage focuses on nature, humanity and the relationship between them. (This film has pretty much no dialogue. It's all about the experience, and it is one. The visuals are interesting, and most of the score is great.)
The Sea Around Us (1953) - Oscar-winning documentary based on Rachel L. Carson's pioneering study of ocean life chronicled in her award-winning and best-selling 1951 book of the same name. (Directed by Irwin Allen, "The Master Of Disaster". According to TCM, Rachel Carson was not pleased with how Allen adapted her book. This film ends with warnings about Arctic glaciers and ice melt.)
The River (1938) - This documentary short film looks at the devastating and costly problems, including seasonal flooding and erosion of precious topsoil, associated with the Mississippi River system and promotes more Federal projects to remedy the situation. (New Deal era film. Interesting as a time capsule as much as it is informative.)
I DVRed all of these earlier this year when TCM was celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
