I like that this man and his family lived by example. They showed all the things they had changed - their diet, their modes of transportation, their home set-up, and yet how they were still a pretty normal family it's not like they were living in a dirt hut or on a commune (not that there's anything wrong with those two things, but average Western people mostly aren't willing to change that much or give up modern life completely). The family still has computers and they go to restaurants and live in a metropolitan area. I also think it's important that they showed an affordable working or middle class way to live a sustainable lifestyle, and pointed out how eating whole foods, having a vegetable garden, raising chickens for eggs, and even saving perfectly good food that a grocery store was about to throw away saved them money, not cost them more. They even contrasted their low-key "normal family" lifestyle to one of the big impressive technologically advanced sustainable homes of a wealthy celebrity, showing the range of possibilities in living a more sustainable life.

I know some people are complaining because it wasn't a teaching video of step-by-step carbon footprint reduction, and yet it was. Changing your diet by eliminating meat (or eating a lot less), eating local whole foods, growing vegetables, composting, etc. are things that many or even most people can do. Vegetarianism is cheaper than a meat-heavy diet and eating whole foods is cheaper than processed packaged instant foods. Learning to compost or have a small garden are affordable life skills. Also, the fact that the scientist rode his bike, and he and his wife powered their car with cooking oil are do-able. Diesel cars are usually old and cheap, and this would be a great project to learn for someone who likes to drive but can't afford an electric car. None of these things were extravagant, and only the gardening and fixing up a diesel car are interesting ideas that would take more time and effort. Just changing your diet and transportation alone has an enormous impact. So does buying less stuff, or getting things used.

I feel that the meditation bit was important. Meditation isn't a "religion" it is a form of healthy coping that can be done by atheists and theists alike. Climate disorders like despair, anxiety and PTSD are very real, and meditation is an effective way to support your mental health, and it's actually key for activists who need to practice self-care to be able to continue to go out and make change in the world.

"Being the Change: A New Kind of Climate Documentary" is refreshing and inspiring. The film focuses on Peter Kalmus and others. Kalmus practices many principles in his real life, like gardening and using a car that runs on vegetable oil. He not only advocates for the environment, but also speaks extensively about the value of meditation. The documentary has a really nice visual in the meditation section. When Kalmus talks about meditation drawing attention to the constant series of present moments, he is filmed in a repeating pattern over a natural background. It is easy to conceptualize a constant stream of moments, by seeing this visual. Please watch! You will enjoy "Being the Change."

Well done! It can be daunting to think about what can be done about the climate change. This fast paced yet informative documentary is a great starting point by providing everyone with the menu of baby steps and not so baby steps. If after watching this you will take a walk to the post office (which I will do after posting my review), be more mindful about your food waste, take up growing your tomatoes, or go big and give up your conventional toilet, this documentary achieved the purpose of Peter Kalmus and the film makers, which to make us stop and be mindful about our impact on the world around us and what can each and everyone of us do about the climate change.

This film, was cool. It brought certain aspects of the book to life like Maeby, the garden, the repair house, but the book has so much more life and insight and depth and science and concrete evidence and concrete examples - it's just so much better of an explanation of How to Be the Change. I highly recommend the Book. Peace

Live well and spark a climate revolution, and do it with a smile! Indeed! Film makers Dave Davis and Mary Grandelis bring that message to life with this study of one family's descent from a high carbon lifestyle. Through simple changes based on conscious choices, climate scientist Peter Kalmus, along with his wife and children connect with their community and with nature, demonstrating that the low carbon future is abundant and beautiful! Watch the film, buy the book, share them with your friends and join the dance.

Well produced climate doc with compelling reasoning for serious concern. It will stop and make you think about your personal impact on our climate and the future we are heading towards if change is not immediate and widespread. Certainly made me rethink what I can do to improve my own environment. Thought provoking.

While most global warming documentaries leave you feeling hopelessly depressed about the future, Being the Change inspires. Following the Kalmus family, we learn plenty of tools and life hacks for cutting down carbon emissions in vast areas of life. And while going green sounds rather dreadful to most, Peter Kalamus shows us that it can actually make life happier and more complete. I recommend this film to anyone wanting to make a positive impact on the environment and build a brighter tomorrow.

The title, "Being the Change: A New Kind of Climate Documentary" led me to believe I was going to get some good information on things I can do that would be a benefit to the planet. Set up a garden - check - that's just common sense. Bike or walk - check - again, common sense. I learned that I need to compost my poop - although I apparently have to buy a book to do it right. I learned that some guy dumpster dives and gets all kinds of edible (to him) material and I learned that I can run a diesel car off of recycled cooking oil once it heats to above 80C and most importantly I learned that meditating is good. All nice information but I don't feel like it helped me to "be the change" which was what I expected from the title. Probably my fault.... Peace