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END:CIV

Documentary
6.6·2011·1h 55m

The causes underlying the collapse of civilizations are usually traced to overuse of resources. As we write this, the world is reeling from economic c...

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Shushli

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Gord Hill

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Qwatsinas

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Zoe Blunt

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David Cunningham

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Dave Markland

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Dru Oja jay

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Maya Rolbin-Ghanie

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DIRECTOR

Franklin Lopez

OVERVIEW

The causes underlying the collapse of civilizations are usually traced to overuse of resources. As we write this, the world is reeling from economic chaos, peak oil, climate change, environmental degradation, and political turmoil. Every day, the headlines re-hash stories of scandal and betrayal of the public trust. We don't have to make outraged demands for the end of the current global system - it seems to be coming apart already. But acts of courage, compassion and altruism abound, even in the most damaged places. By documenting the resilience of the people hit hardest by war and repression, and the heroism of those coming forward to confront the crisis head-on, END:CIV illuminates a way out of this all-consuming madness and into a saner future. Backed by Jensen's narrative, the film calls on us to act as if we truly love this land. The film trips along at a brisk pace, using music... Written by Franklin Lopez