Climate activist Greta Thunberg juxtaposes the absurdity of political inaction with the straightforward high-stakes of the climate emergency. In this refreshing and fun animated-short, climate activist Greta Thunberg juxtaposes the absurdity of political inaction with the straightforward high-stakes of the climate emergency. Playful and poignant, the film pits a ludicrous status quo against the clear-eyed activism necessary to shift the balance of power and create a sustainable, just and equitable world.

Meet Emmy-winning animation director, animator and illustrator Norma Toraya aka CRANKBUNNY. She has animated films for the #MeToo movement, United Nations, Nike, Adult Swim, Plan Canada and the rock band Rush. She has work featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s film collection. Norma has worked alongside Girls that Code, Wheaton College, Ghetto Film School — and has exhibited art for Wes Anderson, Guillermo Del Toro and on every single billboard in NYC’s Times Square.

This event is in partnership with the New York WILD Film Festival, you can visit their website at: nywildfilmfestival.com

Good fit for grade 3 and up! We'll send you a link to check out the documentary beforehand!

May 30, 2023

11:00 am to 11:45 am EST