How to Change the World

How to Change the World

The Revolution Will Not Be Organized

Directed by Jerry Rothwell

Produced by BFI, Met Film Production

2014110 min7.1 / 10

An inspiring documentary about idealistic activists who challenged nuclear testing and sparked a global environmental movement through bold collective action.

In 1971, a group of friends sail into a nuclear test zone, and their protest captures the world's imagination. Using never before seen archive that brings their extraordinary world to life, How To Change The World is the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and defined the modern green movement.

Questions people ask

  • Does How to Change the World end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is How to Change the World violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is How to Change the World easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is How to Change the World sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is How to Change the World scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise29

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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