Walt Disney releases its movie “Earth” in honor of Earth Day 2009 on Wednesday, April 22nd. For every ticket sold a tree will be planted by Disneynature, an independent film label, first announced by the Disney Corporation a year ago. Disneynature is dedicated to presenting big screen nature documentaries.
If you are a baby boomer no doubt you remember watching Walt Disney every Sunday night. It was the one bright spot in an evening that preceded getting up for school the following morning.
From what I’ve seen of the trailers, this nature film walks us through a year in the life of the animals we’ve come to know and love in our life time that are currently threatened with extinction. We grew up surrounded by these animals through the miracle of television and programs like Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom,” and of course Tarzan movies.
The lives of these beloved creatures deserve a big screen presentation by Disney and we and our children deserve to be reunited with them on a panoramic scale. Maybe moviegoers will experience a little more empathy for the plight of our critter friends. Remember the canary-in-the-mine effect. If these magnificent creatures do indeed disappear, it’s more than likely man will soon follow.
In Monroe, MI, the Phoenix Theatre will present an exclusive digital showing of “Earth” beginning on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 1:00, 3:00, 5:10, 7:15, and 9:25 pm. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.phoenixmovies.net/loc_frenchtown.asp beginning Wednesday.
Watch the Trailer