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Synopsis

The race to get a climate change act for Northern Ireland. Usually laws are written by anonymous civil servants in government departments, Northern Ireland’s first climate change bill was developed by activists, NGOs and academics. Members of the Climate Coalition Northern Ireland tell the nail biting story of their battle with a minister determined to deny, delay and distort their bill. A glorious mixture of humour, contemporary footage, animations and heartfelt testimony brings to life a narrative from Northern Ireland for once not mired in the violence of the troubles.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Features
Running time
59 min 12 sec
Format
Video
Director
Simon Wood
Producer
Laura Neil
Co-Producer
James Orr
Executive Producer
Colette Stewart
Editor
Simon Wood
Director of Photography
Simon Wood
Sound
Andrew Nicholson
Composer
Colum Sands

Genre

Northern Irish Climate / Environment Science

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Ravenhill Films

380 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 0BA

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