In April we proudly launched the Do Something Reel™ Film Festival opens in a new tab, an online collection of provocative, character-driven films that focus on food, environmental issues and everyday people with a vision of making a world of difference. Simply put, it’s a celebration of people who understand that small steps can create big change. The festival continues this month with Queen of the Sun: What Are The Bees Telling Us? opens in a new tab
A profound, alternative look at the bee crisis from Taggart Siegel, award-winning director of The Real Dirt on Farmer John, the film takes us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive.
This alarming and ultimately uplifting film weaves together a story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers, including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk, Vandana Shiva and Carlo Petrini.
In 1923 Rudolf Steiner, a scientist, philosopher and social innovator, predicted that in 80 to 100 years, honeybee colonies would collapse. His prediction has come true with Colony Collapse Disorder in which bees are disappearing from their hives in vast numbers with no clear explanation. In an illuminating inquiry into the insights behind Steiner’s prediction, Queen of the Sun takes us on a pilgrimage around the world, unveiling 10,000 years of beekeeping and highlighting how our historic and sacred relationship with bees has been lost due to highly mechanized industrial practices.
Inspiring, entertaining and gorgeously photographed, this film explores the long-term causes that could create one of our most urgent global food crises and asks the essential question, “How can we renew a culture in balance with nature?”
Interested? Watch the trailer:
The film is available to watch on the festival’s web site opens in a new tab and on our Facebook page opens in a new tab for $5.99 per viewing, through the end of the month. A new film will be launched online on the first of each month. Prices vary by film, with proceeds helping to fund two $25,000 AFI Silverdocs grants for filmmakers in the green genre. There is one viewing per purchase.
Do Something Reel marks the first time these documentaries will be available to purchase and stream online, so make sure to watch them while they are available. Visit Do Something Reel’s web site opens in a new tab for additional video, behind-the-scenes talks with filmmakers and other materials free of charge. Plus, stay tuned for these upcoming films:
July: Ian Cheney retrospective — The Greening of Southie and TruckFarm
August: Lunchline
Ready to fight for the bees? Let us know why this matters to you.
