The Human Element
Synopsis
For 35 years, Boulder-based photographer James Balog (Chasing Ice) has broken new conceptual and artistic ground on one of the most important issues of our era: human modification of our planet’s natural systems. Now, feeling an urgent need to show how climate change is impacting his own country, Balog creates stunning images that reveal how environmental problems are affecting the lives of average Americans.
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The Human Element (2019) | Official Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Boulder International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Testa
- Screenplay & Story
- James Balog, Lyman Smith, Matthew Testa
- Original Title
- The Human Element
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Testa
James Balog, Lyman Smith, Matthew Testa
Lyman Smith
James Balog, Olivia Ahnemann
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Testa
Director
James Balog
Producer
Olivia Ahnemann
Producer
Lyman Smith
Editor
James Balog
Writer
Lyman Smith
Writer
Matthew Testa
Writer
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What is The Human Element about?
For 35 years, Boulder-based photographer James Balog (Chasing Ice) has broken new conceptual and artistic ground on one of the most important issues of our era: human modification of our planet’s natural systems. Now, feeling an urgent need to show how climate change is impacting his own country, Balog creates stunning images that reveal how environmental problems are affecting the lives of average Americans.
Who directed The Human Element?
The Human Element was directed by Matthew Testa.
Who stars in The Human Element?
The principal cast of The Human Element includes James Balog.
When was The Human Element released and how long is it?
The Human Element was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.