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Cinema Screens Climate Crisis: LDN COP Film Fest
13 Nov
Summary
- Four documentaries will screen at the LDN COP climate conference.
- Chris Packham will attend the screening of 'People's Emergency Briefing'.
- The event is free and takes place in Camden Town's former Odeon.
A climate conference dubbed 'LDN COP' will be held on November 28 in Camden Town, utilizing the former Odeon cinema. The event, a local interpretation of international climate negotiations, will screen four documentaries throughout the day.
Among the featured films is "People's Emergency Briefing," a 50-minute documentary assessing the UK's climate and nature risks. Chris Packham, who will also speak at the event, is confirmed to introduce this screening. Ben Carey and Joanna Macrae, key figures behind the film, will also be present.
"How to Live on Earth," narrated by actor Benedict Cumberbatch, offers a hopeful vision of humanity working with nature. Additionally, "Derek vs Derek" will be shown, documenting the contrasting approaches of two farmers in Devon. The conference is free to ensure accessibility.
The LDN COP aims to be a productive and hopeful event, featuring panel discussions, an eco-market, and a vintage kilo sale alongside the film screenings. This marks the third such alternative climate conference hosted in Camden Town.
