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David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

  • TV Movie
  • 2020
  • PG
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
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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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In this documentary David Attenborough, the celebrated naturalist, reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen. The film provides a snapsh... Read allIn this documentary David Attenborough, the celebrated naturalist, reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen. The film provides a snapshot of global nature loss in a single lifetime.In this documentary David Attenborough, the celebrated naturalist, reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen. The film provides a snapshot of global nature loss in a single lifetime.

  • Directors
    • Alastair Fothergill
    • Jonathan Hughes
    • Keith Scholey
  • Stars
    • David Attenborough
    • Max Hughes
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    35K
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    • Directors
      • Alastair Fothergill
      • Jonathan Hughes
      • Keith Scholey
    • Stars
      • David Attenborough
      • Max Hughes
    • 265User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 8 wins & 10 nominations total

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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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #3.197 (2020)

    User reviews265

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    10/10

    Attenborough's hard hitting warning.

    This is David Attenborough most personal and most hard hitting documentary to date!

    Rather than focusing on just the natural wonders of the world, the legendary presenter reflects on his career and highlights how the environment and natural world has changed during its course.

    The impact of his stern words are heightened when you see the facts that support what he is saying. However at many points whilst what he is saying and explaining is quite frankly horrifying, it's not all doom and gloom.

    In his unique way, he outlines some of the routes we can take to reverse the damage mankind doing, and return the natural world to a balanced and abundant position, which is nothing if not motivating / uplifting.

    As he mentions, this is his witness statement, and never had a message from someone so important been so needed.

    As he explains we have ravaged the natural world with impunity, but in order to save ourselves, we need to address and restore the naturals worlds balance.

    Hopefully many people will be as inspired and awakened as I was when watching this.
    • pritol
    • Oct 31, 2020
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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: Một Cuộc Đời Trên Trái Đất
    • Production companies
      • Altitude Film Entertainment
      • Silverback Films
      • World Wildlife Fund
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $627,209
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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