The Refugees of the Blue Planet
Canada 2006 • 53 mins • Directors: Helene Cuoquette and Jean-Phillipe Duval • Subtitled
The Refugees of the Blue Planet is a hard-hitting documentary that examines the lives of environmental refugees on the sinking island of Maldives, the eucalyptus plantations of Brazil and the tar sands of Canada. These are people who have been displaced from their homes and communities because of the devastating affects of environmental abuse and over-development due to big business and big industry.
The message is clear; environmental refugees are not just a product of underdeveloped countries, it can happen to anyone, living anywhere.
Awards: Best Canadian Long Form Film Award, Award from the Youth Jury- category: Humanitarian
A twenty minute speakers' panel follows every screening:
