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Garbage Warrior is a feature-length documentary film telling the epic story of maverick US architect Michael Reynolds and his fight to introduce radically sustainable housing. An extraordinary tale of triumph over bureaucracy, Garbage Warrior is above all an intimate portrait of an extraordinary individual and his dream of changing the world
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Narz
As someone who's been interested in & involved with the sustainability movement for a long time now Mike Reynolds (the "hero" of this documentary) is the type of individual I wish I could have crossed paths with, worked with & learned from in person! This film documents his evolutionary journey from his first buildings in the New Mexico desert to his entrance into the legal arena facing an uphill battle to pass a bill that would allow architects the freedom to experiment with building designs in a controlled environment, to make mistakes & learn from them. Michael presents a compelling case, both to stodgy legislators as well as the audience that this is not only a good idea but absolutely necessary. The essence of his message is that we must redesign society (not just the building codes) to be able to adapt forcefully & gracefully to rapid change. It's a story about unexpected obstacles and the power of an adaptable & persistent spirit in overcoming them. The film takes us to India's Andaman Islands where Mr. Reynolds uses his unconventional building technique to rebuild a community devastated by tsunami and demonstrates how swift positive change can be when not hampered by ideological resistance and red tape. The pacing & flow of the movie are perfect, the musical score is great as well, complimentary to the action & powerful without being overwhelming (or overdramatic). It is even humorous at times like the "romantic" tune playing while Mike's newfound ally (a converted knight for his cause from within the system) works her way through a sea of resistant & skeptical senators to help try to get his bill passed.
Garbage Warrior will not give you the latest cutting edge information about sustainable design (though it certainly is a great primer), nor is it a full biography of Mr. Reynolds (though it covers the period of his life relevant to the film superbly) or of the ins, outs & tangents of the Earthship movement. What it did do, for me, is whet my appetite for more & reminded me why I am interested in this type of thing to begin with. This movie is pure inspiration, what you do with it & where you take it is up to you!
Garbage Warrior will not give you the latest cutting edge information about sustainable design (though it certainly is a great primer), nor is it a full biography of Mr. Reynolds (though it covers the period of his life relevant to the film superbly) or of the ins, outs & tangents of the Earthship movement. What it did do, for me, is whet my appetite for more & reminded me why I am interested in this type of thing to begin with. This movie is pure inspiration, what you do with it & where you take it is up to you!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Let me start with the reason for the missing star- there's alot of cursing in this movie. It makes sense coming out of the mouths it comes out of, but it does limit the audience for this incredible documentary. Earthships are cool, but if you have a twelve year old in your life that is interested in environmentalism, art, architecture and whatnot, this movie may just have a few too many f-bombs to show it to them.
Other than that, this is one heck of a great documentary!
You can't watch this movie without becoming immediately obsessed with Earthships. My wife and weren't even half way through this film when we had to start pausing it to discuss ways we might one day incorporate some of the ideas presented in this film into our own property.
The struggle against the local planning board will appeal to your inner libertarian.
Other than that, this is one heck of a great documentary!
You can't watch this movie without becoming immediately obsessed with Earthships. My wife and weren't even half way through this film when we had to start pausing it to discuss ways we might one day incorporate some of the ideas presented in this film into our own property.
The struggle against the local planning board will appeal to your inner libertarian.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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What a visionary! Such courage & devotion to throw himself into designing & constructing incredible houses that just captivate you in awe! These homes are out of tires, bottles, cans, & glass & solar/wind power! The movie about this architect is so inspirational & motivating & it opens your eyes to bigger picture of corruption between politicians & certain organizations like the architectural society he was once part of & how much bs influence they have over politicians & the way we live! The 1 guy in the film that filibustered it was the same jackass that looked up at the camera earlier when the Garbage Warrior was making his rounds through the offices & meeting rooms of the State Assembly Building! When I saw him on the Senate floor calling the roster - I pointed him out to my friends who were also watching & belted out "That's your enemy right there! That a#%hole! Look what he's doing! He's filibustering the whole damned thing on purpose!"
In the end though, the Garbage Warrior won of course! Yaaaaaayyyyy!!!!
You must see this film!
In the end though, the Garbage Warrior won of course! Yaaaaaayyyyy!!!!
You must see this film!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
determination, innovation, heart
Mike shows a lot of determination and heart in doing something that is so taboo and seen as strange in a wealthy and supposedly developed country like America. Read more
Published on January 10, 2011 by Johannas Mikenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Freakin' Faabulous!
Great, great movie! Anyone interested in alternative lifestyles, building, living or educating themselves needs to watch this movie!
Peace.
Peace.
Published on April 10, 2010 by alice coffey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Documentary
What a great movie and also a great concept. Michael Reynolds is a pioneer with his Earthship Biotecture. An inspirational movie if you are a "greenie" at heart. Read more
Published on February 17, 2010 by A. Forney
1.0 out of 5 stars
Back to the Neolithic!
As I watched this "movie" I found myself thinking, "So this is where all the old hippies went." (And just as foul-mouthed as ever). Read more
Published on February 9, 2010 by Winston Farrell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thank you!!!
This is a brilliant film, which has been long overdue. I have heard of Earthships over the decades, but had no idea of Michael Reynolds' brilliance, creativity, passion,... Read more
Published on January 12, 2010 by Elizabeth Kaup
5.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing story
Michael Reynolds shares the story of building Earthships from recycled tires, bottles, cans, and creating structures that are completely off the grid. He started in Taos. Read more
Published on December 21, 2009 by C. Cone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Architecture by Architect
I have been a licensed in California for 21 years and in the industry for 32 years. My practice is a small two man firm that specializes in residential projects. Read more
Published on September 8, 2009 by Neil Sofia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Living off the GRID
It's 2009 and you're still paying for utility bills. Michael Reynolds and his believers are not. Earthships are springing up all over the world and they are no longer hippy-dippy... Read more
Published on May 1, 2009 by Leo A. Dubois
3.0 out of 5 stars
One Man Fighting The Man
The story of a man fighting to build alternative and sustainable housing in New Mexico for 30 years. Yes it's essentially a person fighting "The Man. Read more
Published on March 1, 2009 by Daniel G. Lebryk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Garbage Warrior
This is a documentary about one mans passion. Michael Reynolds has found a way for us to live with the planet. Read more
Published on February 7, 2009 by Robert D. Ashton
