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Act Now!

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 film: Features
Running time: 59 min 12 sec
Format: Video
Director: Simon Wood
Producer: Laura Neil
Executive Producer: Colette Stewart
Editor: Simon Wood
Director of Photography: Simon Wood
Sound: Andrew Nicholson
Composer: Colum Sands

Genre

Northern Irish Climate / Environment Science

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Ravenhill Films

380 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 0BA

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