How to Change the World
Picturehouse Entertainment | Release Date: September 9, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
77
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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5
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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100
Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenOct 29, 2015
A fascinating, skillfully assembled chronicle of the rise and inevitable fallout surrounding the granddaddy of the environmental activism movement. Read full review
90
The New York TimesDaniel M. GoldOct 29, 2015
This absorbing account is hardly definitive, but it teaches movement building without denying the high costs paid by true believers. Read full review
80
The TelegraphRupert HawksleyOct 25, 2015
This is a film about human flaws. It should not be missed – whatever your views on Greenpeace. Read full review
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Kate TaylorAug 17, 2015
Whatever you think of Greenpeace’s less well-considered antics over the years, How to Change the World is a compelling story of one environmentalist’s remarkable combination of prescience, grit and timing. Read full review
70
VarietyDennis HarveyOct 25, 2015
Jerry Rothwell’s film focuses engagingly on the human dynamics, particularly the role of late leader Bob Hunter. Read full review
60
The GuardianLeslie FelperinOct 25, 2015
There’s no missing the polemical points being made or doubting the film is meant to inspire further action, but even hardened whale-eating oil oligarchs are likely to be charmed by the idealism and smarts of these audacious activists. Read full review
60
EmpireDavid ParkinsonSep 8, 2015
This spends more time on the tensions between the dominant trio than their landmark campaigning. Read full review
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