Unsung films watched mike freedmans critical mass this year when it screened at the biografilm festival in bologna, italy. Its not easy to address the issue of human overpopulation, so filmmaker mike freedman did something clever. His film explores how the growing population alters the social and psychological environment, and the challenges of equality in a world of 7 billion people. Interview with the filmmaker in midjuly 2012 i blogged on john b. By theo alexander, unsung films unsung films watched mike freedmans critical mass this year when it screened at the biografilm festival in bologna, italy. In his new documentary, critical mass, he tethers their story to our own ohsotricky subject of. Making the film on the emotional front, i have had, for a long time, the conviction that underlying the bulk of global social and environmental issues is the common denominator of human population growth. In addition to his film work, his writing has been published in stakeholder. Postgrowth economics, sustainability, water privatisation, rejuvenation biotechnology, cybersecurity and the war on. His first nonfiction book, the revolution will be improvised. The filmmaker, mike freedman born in new york city and now living in london, england recently concluded a nearly monthlong tour of the united states in support of his film.
Part two to this story ought to be another film, offering clear and attainable solutions, which would no doubt challenge many of modern civilizations most. Critical mass in 1962, researcher john calhoun began rodent population experiments to investigate the effects of social overcrowding in enclosed conditions. Calhoun and his experiments with rats and overpopulation. He uses the cautionary tale from a science experiment by john b. Critical mass, a 1990 sevenissue comic book anthology printed under epic comicss shadowline saga imprint. Critical mass 2001 action thriller terrorists takes a nuclear facility hostage, to set off a meltdown the size of chernobyl throughout southern california. Please subscribe my channel the film chronicles the history and development of critical mass, the leaderless, grassroots bicycle movement from its 1992 beginnings in san francisco to its. Mike freedman was born in new york city and lives in london.
Mailing list your details will not be shared with any other parties. View mike freedmans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Critical mass is an immensely impacting documentary. Critical mass announces cool devices volume 1 nov 10, 2004 otakon 2004 the right stuf international aug 12, 2004 ax 2002. He produced and directed the awardwinning feature documentary critical mass, distributed internationally by journeyman pictures. Oct 31, 2012 documentary by mike freedman, 2011 critical mass is a feature documentary about the impact of human population growth and consumption on the planet and on our psychology. Through calhouns experiments, critical mass examines the. With that in mind, firsttime filmmaker mike freedman decided to resurrect calhouns rats. Things arent looking good for the worlds population. Type of film features running time 101 mins 47 secs format hd director mike freedman 1st feature producer mike freedman editor anthony stadler director of photography brian strange production designer ben gregory sound chris reading, daniel pugh, matt spagnola music. Architects of our republic has conducted an interview with mike freedman a director who has filmed the documentary critical mass. Documentary by mike freedman, 2011 critical mass is a feature documentary about the impact of human. Filmmaker and writer mike freedman speaks with a range of experts from a variety of backgrounds about what the future has in store for humanity.
Prior to the films showing at the mill valley film festival saturday, oct. Critical mass is a feature documentary about the impact of human population growth and consumption on our planet and on our psychology. Calhoun to show what happens when the rodents are crowded together. Postgrowth economics, sustainability, water privatisation, rejuvenation biotechnology, cybersecurity and the war on drugs are some of the topics covere. Oct 03, 2012 unsung films watched mike freedmans critical mass this year when it screened at the biografilm festival in bologna, italy. Rent critical mass 2000 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Please let us know if we need to make any amendments to this film entry mailing us directly at last updated 17th april 20. Things arent looking too good for the worlds population. In addition to his film work, his writing has been published.
A special thanks goes out to those help got involved with our indigogo campaign to help raise funds for the film. Judgment day and universal soldier spliced into newly filmed scenes to make. Part two to this story ought to be another film, offering clear and attainable solutions, which would no doubt challenge many of modern civilizations most cherished thoughts about politics. After watching the film inherit the wind with his family when he was 12, he knew that he wanted to be a filmmaker. Documentary by mike freedman, 2011 critical mass is a feature documentary about the impact of human population growth and consumption. Critical mass is his first featurelength documentary. Mike freedman 1st feature producer mike freedman editor anthony stadler director of photography. Critical mass r 1h 35min action, thriller 4 july 2001 argentina terrorists takes a nuclear facility hostage, to set off a meltdown the size of chernobyl throughout southern california. Critical mass is a feature documentary about the impact of human population growth and consumption on us and our planet. Includes discussion of his earlier vimeo film on occupy londo n, then his new feature film critical mass. Mike freedman interview architects of our republic. A critical mass is a traffic jam on bikes though often cheerier. Judgment day and universal soldier spliced into newly filmed scenes to make up its action sequences. Screenings st the sheridan opera house, saturday, may 26, 6 p.
Calhoun with a slick snapshot of todays urban jungle. Mike freedman on his new film critical mass resilience. Critical mass definition of critical mass by merriamwebster. Critical mass a film by mike freedman, official site at critical mass on facebook critical mass campaign at. Critical mass is an intelligent film about human population and the impact of its growth on our planet the dangers that overpopulation can have, both physically through consumption of the worlds limited resources and psychologically namely through extreme urbanization. I shall largely speak of mice, but my thoughts are on man. Critical mass anime, a subdivision of the video publisher and distributor right stuf inc. Nov 12, 2012 with that in mind, firsttime filmmaker mike freedman decided to resurrect calhouns rats. Only one man, security agent mike jeffers, has what it takes to thwart the operation and divert the deadly attack. Population growth and the road to total societal meltdown grist. From 1958 to 1983, john b calhoun experimented on rodents, crowding. Mice stop weaning their young, often attack their progeny and cease normal behaviors. It is distributed internationally by journeyman pictures, and is available to stream or buy online if you go to the watch the film section of our website at.
Documentary by mike freedman, 2011 critical mass is a feature documentary about the impact of human population growth and consumption on the planet and on our psychology. Critical mass is a 2001 low budget action film released directtovideo. The film features scenes taken straight from other films such as terminator 2. Threatening life and evolution are the two deaths, death of the spirit lifedriven purposeful behavior and death of the body. Critical mass is a form of direct action in which people meet at a set location and time and travel as a group through their neighbourhoods on bikes. Nov 06, 2012 critical mass is a feature documentary about the impact of human population growth and consumption on our planet and on our psychology. Population growth and the road to total societal meltdown. My awardwinning documentary critical mass is available through journeyman.
Terrorists takes a nuclear facility hostage, to set off a meltdown the size of chernobyl throughout southern california. Critical mass provides some insights into how the consequences of that growth will play out, and indeed, how they seem to be unfolding already. Prior to the film s showing at the mill valley film festival saturday, oct. Filmmaker mike freedman explains the creative process behind his debut documentary, critical mass. Jun 22, 2012 critical mass a film by mike freedman, official site at critical mass on facebook critical mass campaign at. With treat williams, udo kier, lori loughlin, blake clark.
This intelligent film interweaves a fascinating 1960s rat experiment with a slick snapshot of todays urban jungle. Critical mass, a 2000 film starring treat williams and lori loughlin. Calhoun to show what happens when rodents are crowded together. Dirty overload overpopulation to the tar sands radio. The featurelength documentary is about the impact of human population growth and consumption on our planet and on our psychology. Watch the film critical mass is now available to stream online. This intelligent film interweaves a fascinating 1960s rat experiment by dr. Calhoun shall largely speak of mice, but my thoughts are on man, on healing, on life and its evolution. Nov, 2012 filmmaker mike freedman explains the creative process behind his debut documentary, critical mass.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover mikes connections and jobs at similar companies. Unsung films watched mike freedman s critical mass this year when it screened at the biografilm festival in bologna, italy. Documentary by mike freedman, 2011 critical mass is a feature documentary about the impact of human population growth and consumption on the planet and on ou. I love film, he tells me, because it is the only art form that is all the other art forms. Influenced by the latest in cuttingedge hollywood sound design and film scoring, this library contains a wealth of sonic material ideally suited to cinematic and video game projects. Critical conversations on our changing world filmmaker and writer mike freedman speaks with a range of experts from a variety of backgrounds about what the future has in store for humanity.
A critical mass is the smallest amount of fissile material needed for a sustained nuclear chain reaction. With the planet bursting at the seams the intelligence and physiological traits that make us human are now crucial to mankinds survival. The idea is for people to group together to make it safe for each other to ride bicycles through their streets, based on the old mantra. He made an awardwinning featurelength documentary titled critical mass, the blurb for which says. Calhoun inspired him to begin work on critical mass, his first featurelength film. Mike freedman 2012 a feature documentary about the impact of human population growth and consumption on our planet and on our psychology. The critical mass of a fissionable material depends upon its nuclear properties specifically, the nuclear fission crosssection, its density, its shape, its enrichment, its purity, its temperature and its surroundings. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership.
Dirty overload overpopulation to the tar sands radio ecoshock. Director mike freedman has a new book out featuring interviews with some amazing folks. He sent me a password so i could watch his asyet unreleased film. It starred treat williams, lori loughlin, and udo kier and was directed by fred olen ray, credited as ed raymond. He tells the story with mice, using a science experiment by research psychologist john b. A documentary filmmaker read the post and contacted me, because he liked that i was addressing calhoun and hed just made a film about him, but the main topic was world human population.
Critical conversations on our changing world, will be published at the end of 2016. Critical mass for population film maker mike freedman set out to document the really big picture, the forces that could culminate in disaster for humanity, and most living things. Aug 04, 2017 please subscribe my channel the film chronicles the history and development of critical mass, the leaderless, grassroots bicycle movement from its 1992 beginnings in san francisco to its. Rent critical mass 2000 starring treat williams and lori loughlin on dvd and bluray. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace.
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