An Inconvenient Truth (2006)

An Inconvenient Truth is a 2006 American documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim. The film centers around former United States Vice President Al Gore’s campaign to educate people about global warming. It features a slide show that Gore has presented over 1,000 times to audiences worldwide.

The idea to document Gore’s efforts came from producer Laurie David, who was inspired by his presentation at a town hall meeting on global warming. The film premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and opened in New York City and Los Angeles on May 24, 2006. It was both a critical and commercial success, winning two Academy Awards for Best Documentary Feature and Best Original Song.

The documentary presents Gore’s comprehensive slide show on global warming, using detailed graphs, flow charts, and visuals. It aims to alert the public to the increasing planetary emergency caused by global warming. Gore shares incidents from his life story that influenced his concerns about environmental issues.

The film humanizes the crisis, emphasizing the need for awareness and action. Since its release, “An Inconvenient Truth” has raised international public awareness of global warming and reenergized the environmental movement. It has also been included in science curricula in schools worldwide, although this inclusion has sparked some controversy.