INTERVIEW - Louis Psihoyos, Director of 'Racing Extinction' at Projecting Change: The Empire State Building

The director of 'Racing Extinction' discusses the documentary's focus on the Anthropocene and the sixth mass extinction. Collaborating with various individuals, including Tony Malkin, they aim to prevent a major planetary disaster. The film seeks to create a global moment of awareness, motivating people to help save species. The event was a success, with widespread public engagement. The film will be released on December 2nd on Discovery Channel, aiming to reach a billion viewers to drive environmental change, such as reducing fossil fuel use and changing diets. The goal is to light a global beacon for awareness.

What is the main focus of the documentary 'Racing Extinction'?

• The history of comets hitting Earth

• The life of Tony Malkin

• The Anthropocene and the threat of a sixth mass extinction

• The history of the Empire State Building

Who collaborated with the director to avert a planetary disaster?

• A team of astronauts

• Tony Malkin, CEO of the Empire State Building

• A group of scientists

• A group of historians

What was the outcome of the global awareness event described by the director?

• It was only attended by a few people

• It attracted a large crowd and gained global attention

• It was poorly attended

• It was canceled due to weather

What is the goal of releasing the documentary on Discovery Channel?

• To showcase the director's previous works

• To promote the Empire State Building

• To reach a billion people and create a tipping point for environmental change

• To entertain viewers with fictional stories

What lifestyle change does the director suggest to help save the planet?

• Building more skyscrapers

• Traveling more frequently

• Reducing fossil fuel use and changing dietary habits

• Eating more meat