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    David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

    • 20202020
    • PGPG
    • 1h 23min
    IMDb RATING
    9.0/10
    28K
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    David Attenborough in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)
    In this unique feature documentary, titled David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, the celebrated naturalist reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen. The film addresses some of the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, providing a snapshot of global nature loss in a single lifetime. With it comes a powerful message of hope for future generations as Attenborough reveals the solutions to help save our planet from disaster.
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    One man has seen more of the natural world than any other. This unique feature documentary is his witness statement.One man has seen more of the natural world than any other. This unique feature documentary is his witness statement.One man has seen more of the natural world than any other. This unique feature documentary is his witness statement.

    IMDb RATING
    9.0/10
    28K
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    • Directors
      • Alastair Fothergill
      • Jonathan Hughes
      • Keith Scholey
    • Stars
      • David Attenborough
      • Max Hughes
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    • Directors
      • Alastair Fothergill
      • Jonathan Hughes
      • Keith Scholey
    • Stars
      • David Attenborough
      • Max Hughes
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    • 247User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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      • Alastair Fothergill
      • Jonathan Hughes
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    One man has seen more of the natural world than any other. This unique feature documentary is his witness statement. In his 93 years, David Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Now, for the first time he reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime as a naturalist and the devastating changes he has seen. Honest, revealing and urgent, DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET is a powerful first-hand account of humanity's impact on nature and a message of hope for future generations. Created by award-winning natural history filmmakers Silverback Films and global conservation organization WWF, the film is Directed by Alastair Fothergill, Jonnie Hughes and Keith Scholey and Executive Produced by Colin Butfield. Celebrated British naturalist Sir David Attenborough has a broadcasting career spanning over eight decades. He has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and bringing the wonders of the living world to audiences worldwide through groundbreaking natural history series. His work includes: Life on Earth, Planet Earth and more recently the Netflix original documentary series Our Planet.
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      • He introduced us to the world. Now he tells his greatest story.
    • Genres
      • Documentary
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    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for thematic content
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    • Trivia
      The film serves as Attenborough's witness statement for the natural world and future generation.
    • Quotes

      David Attenborough: This is not about saving our planet, it's about saving ourselves. The truth is, with our without us, the natural world will rebuild.

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      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #3.197 (2020)

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    10/10
    A Frightening But Also Beautiful Documentary Movie!
    I went to see this at my local cinema on Monday 28th of September the only day this movie was being shown in theatres (but is getting released on Netflix on October 4th) and it was breath taking, frightening but also beautiful as I knew it would be and more! I seriously wholeheartedly hope most people on this planet will watch this documentary and especially world leaders and government officials! Not to mention this documentary is just Incredibly educating and should be shown in schools eventually. There is zero excuse not to see this movie. ZERO! This is a MUST watch for everyone. Because we all call Earth our home and there is NO Planet B for us! There is NO denying the scientific evidence and vitally Important message this movie gives. If you deny it you are a stupid non intelligent human being who should NOT be allowed to be in charge and make big decisions on anything period! Wild Biodiversity MUST be protected at all costs for the future of humanity on Earth because by protecting it we protect ourselves as well as countless other wild animals and plants that we share this planet with!!! Please watch David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet. I Implore everyone to!
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    • Why wasn't the impact of Covid-19 mentioned, when it was shown that the temporary absence of humans revitalized certain ecosystems, such as Hanauma Bay in Hawaii?
    • at 28:40 there is a wide shot of a city with a multitude of pedestrian bridges along the water. does anyone know where this was shot?

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • David Attenborough: Gezegenimizden Bir Yaşam
    • Production companies
      • Altitude Film Entertainment
      • Silverback Films
      • World Wildlife Fund
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $627,209
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 23min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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