Synopsis
Gabriel is leading the charge against coal generated energy in South Africa, where more CO2 is emitted per capita than any other country on Earth. With rising global temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels, the stakes are high, not only for the world but also for the millions who live in close proximity to poisonous gases.
In Namibia, Ina Maria is working under tough conditions to stop Canadian company, Recon Africa, from fracking for gas in the Okavango Delta. Recon is threatening food security for the country and its neighbours, not to mention the immense beauty of the delta and its pristine water which has birthed a unique bio-diverse region.
When his hometown, Durban, is devastated by flooding, Kumi Naidoo is stunned by government inaction. He’s clear that people must prepare for what is coming and to organise themselves accordingly. But how do we grow a powerful movement when so few people see climate as the big issue?
Taking place between two major climate conferences – COP26 Glasgow and COP27 Sharm el Sheik, Temperature Rising uncovers the barriers to climate action and calls loudly for movement building from below, at a time where the very survival of large numbers of people depends on what activists can get political leaders to do.
Documentary Concept
Problem: Africa emits less greenhouse gases than any other continent but faces some of the worst impacts of the climate crisis.
Solution: Temperature Rising is a compelling documentary that showcases inspiring stories of activists grappling with what ‘thinking globally and acting locally’ means in practise.
Key Themes: climate crisis, decarbonisation, climate justice, activism, youth, intersectionality.
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Directors
Rehad Desai
Rehad Desai is one of South Africa’s most renowned documentary
filmmakers. He is a leading social activist in South Africa, known for
his advocacy around water rights and social justice. His 2014 film,
Miners Shot Down, rocked the South African political landscape and
garnered over 25 international awards, including an International
Emmy
Jacqueline van Meygaarden
Jacqueline van Meygaarden uses storytelling to create awareness of African social and Environmental regenerative solutions. She was awarded the Commonwealth Vision Award (2007) for her short film Free Energy; and she produces climate justice campaign content for 350.org in Africa.
Anita Khanna
Anita Khanna is an award winning scriptwriter, producer, and impact
producer, based in South Africa. Her producing credits include
documentaries, Miners Shot Down, Everything Must Fall and How to
Steal a Country. Anita is a leading climate justice activist, convinced in the power of a well-crafted story to ignite engagement on key issues
of our time.
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