Pollinators Under Pressure

Pollinators Under Pressure

Tree Media released this award winning trio of films on pollinators in conjunction with the US Forest Service. "Pollinators Under Pressure" narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, "Pollinators and "Farms Under Pressure" narrated by Walton Goggins, and "Power for Pollinators" narrated by Carrie-Anne Moss.

The first, Pollinators Under Pressure, covered the plight of pollinators around the world and the actions we can all take to ensure their survival, and that of humans and ecosystems everywhere. Pollinators Under Pressure premiered at the National Press Club, and can be viewed and screened under creative common license for free. Narrated by Academy Award®-winning actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio, the short film features expert voices and diverse points of view from representatives of federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and youth who are working in communities to help residents understand the impact of everyday actions on pollinators and their habitats.

“We wanted to jump start a public conversation about the dangers facing pollinators and why so much depends on their survival,” said Mathew Schmid, Writer and Director of Pollinators Under Pressure and Principal at Tree Media. “Film is a powerful tool that can move people to act, and our hope is that Pollinators Under Pressurewill do just that.”
“Climate change and the environmental crises it has created is placing tremendous pressure on our planet’s pollinators and their natural habitats,” said Leonardo DiCaprio. “Tree Media has created a film that will inspire human action – and will provide the resources necessary to empower individuals to protect pollinators, their habitats, ecosystems and thereby our global food supply.”

Tree Media teamed up with experts in the science and management of pollinators and their habitats to produce a free resource guide to accompany the film. This companion guide can be used to introduce pollinators to viewers, with essential web links and key information, points for discussion, and learning activities. The guide can be adapted to suit the broader education needs of schools, nature centers, libraries and other community programs to build greater understanding of the importance of pollinators to our ecosystems and food security, and the steps everyone can take to protect pollinator health.

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Pollinators Under Pressure
  • Pollinators Under Pressure

    Pollinators Under Pressure explores the extraordinary and often overlooked role of pollinators in sustaining life on Earth. Narrated by Academy Award®–winning actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio, the short film highlights not only bees, but also butterflies, birds, bats, and countl...

  • Pollinators and Farms Under Pressure

    Pollinators and Farms Under Pressure explores the hidden crisis unfolding in fields across America, where bees, farmers, and entire ecosystems are pushed to the edge. As the second film in a three-part series, it reveals how declining pollinator populations, shifting climate patterns, and economi...

  • Power For Pollinators

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