Emperor penguins and their chicks are featured in this documentary. (Photo courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
A film about penguins in Antarctica is being shown in art house theatres around the country. People who’ve seen the film are linking the destruction of the penguins’ habitat to the effects of global warming. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Chris McCarus reports:
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A film about penguins in Antarctica is being shown in art
house theatres around the country. People who’ve seen the film are
linking the destruction of the penguins’ habitat to the effects of global
warming. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Chris McCarus reports.
(Sound of music from the film)
The film March of the Penguins shows the birds at their cutest. Emperor penguins cradle their babies between their legs. They slide on their bellies on the ice. And they seem to kiss like people.
Joe Hawkey is a seventeen-year-old who saw a screening of the movie. He says our energy consumption is endangering penguins and other Antarctic wildlife. But, he says, it’s clear to him that people can do things to help.
“Turn off your lights. Unplug your tv. There’s lots of things you can do. So much pollution, especially with like, automobiles I think a lot more people should try and give their bikes a chance. Even walking. Cause even… help the environment. It’d be healthy for you too you know.”
The March of the Penguins film is based more on emotions than facts. But this approach might also have more impact on the audience.
For the GLRC, I’m Chris McCarus.