If you read my blog on a regular basis, you know that I enjoy watching documentary movies, most especially ones about nature and animals.
I know some people might find documentaries “boring,” but not me. I truly enjoy the wealth of information documentaries supply. I also enjoy how many of them really make you think.
There is a new documentary releasing in select theaters across the country October 5 – 11, 2018 called Living in the Future’s Past. There will also be a special one night only theatrical event for the film on October 9, 2018.
The film is hosted and narrated by actor Jeff Bridges, who I must say was an excellent choice. He has a great voice. It’s very commanding, yet soothing at the same time.
What does the phrase “living in the future’s past” mean to you? To be 100% honest with you, I didn’t fully understand it at first. I don’t know why it didn’t “click” until I watched the film, which I was able to stream in order to do this review.
All of us – me, you, our friends, family, the animals at the zoo, the honey bee buzzing outside your window… we are ALL living in our future’s (something that has not happened yet) past. Ten, twenty, one hundred, one thousand years from now our lives today will be considered “in the past.” That is really an odd concept to consider.
Living in the Future’s Past explores the ideas of who we are, where we come from, how we think and why we do that things we do. It sounds complex, and in a way it is, but the way these topics are discussed by scientists and profound thinkers, it’s truly very fascinating. I found that what they had to say about “us” (humans) in today’s day and age to be very fascinating, and sadly, not all of it is good.
It’s hard to think of it when we go through our day-to-day lives, but everything we do has an impact on the future. Even the smallest thing can have a major impact. For example, the bowl of cereal you poured for yourself this morning, did you even stop to think about how that box of cereal got to your table? Do you ever think about the tree that was chopped down to make the box? Or do you think about the tractor trailer that brought the cereal to your grocery store that uses a lot of gas and omits noxious fumes into our atmosphere? Most people would say “no.” This film challenges us to see the “bigger picture.” The world is not just about “us” today. Every thing we do RIGHT NOW has a huge impact on our planet’s future.
The film also explores how we, humans, are no different than the creatures that share our planet with us. The cows, eagles, whales, even tiny insects all evolved and survived and deserve to live just as much as we do. Their lives are no less meaningful than our own, and I think people often forget about that.
In between the interviews, the film shows an array of breathtaking imagery of landscapes, creatures and nature that is all around us right now. I could sit there and watch hours upon hours of the beautiful images. It just exemplifies how amazing this planet is that we live on.
Not all of the images are pleasant. Some of the images depict all of the things we are doing to destroy Earth. Industrialization, waste, population increase, the effect our daily lives has on the atmosphere – they are all having a major impact. What will all of this have on our future and for future generations?
This is the type of film that truly makes you think. It is entertaining, but not in the traditional sense. Honestly, I appreciate having a movie that is more than just two hours of special effects and plots that have been played out time and time again. This film is refreshingly different.
I was able to view the film (for review purposes) online. I don’t know if there will be any bonus content in the release of the film for home viewing.
For more information about the film, visit LivingintheFuturesPast.com. The official hashtag is #LivingintheFuturesPast.
Below is the film’s trailer for your enjoyment.
Kimberly
*I viewed the film online for free. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.