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.

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