An Inconvenient Truth, directed by Davis Guggenheim and presented by Al Gore, is a documentary that directly calls any viewers to immediate action. The film presents a live presentation to a studio audience while incorporating personal commentary and experience by the former Vice President.
To convince viewers of the extreme danger of global warming, the film presents scientific facts, emotional stories, and well-crafted charts, images, animations, and photos. There were points where I felt arguments were valid and where I felt manipulated. Al Gore at one point uses the emotional attachment of the September 11th attacks to show how global warming could cause the ocean to cover the World Trade Center monument. Also the footage of Gore's presidential campaign, political career, and personal life made me wonder if this was a film about global warming or a film about Al Gore's public accomplishments. His deliberate jabs at the Bush Administration seemed personal and meant to elicit emotional responses and not to aid in presenting global warming as a danger to humanity.
Aside from the contrivances, I think the concern Guggenheim presents in this film is valid. I understand the need to bring a convincing public figure to present the issue. If I were to feel so strongly about an issue I would want professional help as well. In the sense of presenting a well-made argument and calling people to action, An Inconvenient Truth does an excellent job and gets audiences to really wonder what they personally think.
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