Hollywood Movies Fail Climate Reality Check:
A new study by Colby College and Good Energy reveals that most Hollywood movies produced in the last decade fail to depict the reality of climate change.
Key Findings:
Fewer than 10% of 250 surveyed movies (2013-2022) passed the "climate reality check," which assessed whether climate change was presented and acknowledged by characters.
Less than 4% of films mentioned climate change in two or more scenes.
Streaming services had a higher percentage of movies addressing climate change than major studios.
Implications:
Most movies portray a world where climate change doesn't exist, which is out of touch with a movie-going public seeking reality on screen.
Even movies not explicitly about climate change can pass the test, highlighting the potential for subtle inclusion of climate themes.
The study serves as a tool for evaluating climate representation in films and can incentivize filmmakers to connect audiences with climate stories.
Conclusion:
The study underscores the need for Hollywood to better reflect the climate crisis in its films, connecting with audiences and potentially raising awareness about this critical issue.
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