An Inconvenient Truth

2006 Documentary

Former vice president Al Gore shares his concerns on the pressing issue of global warming in this documentary. A long-time environmental activist, Gore first became aware of evidence on global warming in the 1970s, and since leaving public office he has become a passionate advocate for large- and small-scale changes in our laws and lifestyles that could help alleviate this crisis. An Inconvenient Truth records a multi-media presentation hosted by Gore in which he discusses the scientific facts behind global warming, explains how it has already begun to affect our environment, talks about the disastrous consequences if the world's governments and citizens do not act, and shares what each individual can do to help protect the Earth for this and future generations. An Inconvenient Truth was directed by Davis Guggenheim, a veteran documentary filmmaker who also has an extensive background in episodic television. more..

Director: Davis Guggenheim

Reviews

  • Am I acting as an advocate in this review? Yes, I am. I believe that to be "impartial" and "balanced" on global warming means one must take a position like Gore's. There is no other view that can be defended.

    Roger Ebert - The Chicago Sun-Times

    29 November 2012

  • Virtually everyone who sees this movie will be galvanized to do something about global warming -- and everyone should see this movie.

    Mick LaSalle - The San Francisco Chronicle

    29 November 2012

  • An Inconvenient Truth can't, of course, reveal a future that is still up to us, but by the time you're done watching, the real question is, Which way on God's green earth would you want to err?

    Owen Gleiberman - Entertainment Weekly

    29 November 2012

  • Haunting and inspiring film.

    Claudia Puig - USA Today

    29 November 2012

  • Gore keeps us riveted by being charming, literate and profoundly persuasive on a topic that's scarier than anything in a dozen Japanese horror flicks. Vote Gore on this one.

    Peter Travers - Rolling Stone

    29 November 2012

Awards

  • Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song

    Academy Awards (2007)

  • Best Edited Documentary Film

    American Cinema Editors (2007)

  • Best Documentary Feature

    Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2007)

  • Best Documentary

    Central Ohio Film Critics Association (2007)

  • Best Documentary

    Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (2006)