The Hypocrite (2024)

0.0/10 26 min Documentary

Overview

"The Hypocrite" delves into a critical discourse that is resonating with individuals across various spheres. In the context of climate advocacy, the film examines the inherent contradiction between personal actions and systemic efforts. The story is masterfully woven through the perspective of a professional skier, confronting the complex interplay between advocating for change and relying on fossil fuels for athletic pursuits. The film aspires to foster unity and collaboration within the outdoor community, transcending perceived hypocrisy and feelings of not fitting in. It aims to dismantle the culture of individual blame and guilt, focusing instead on the systemic shifts required to pave the way for a sustainable future. By erasing the boundaries that label individuals as hypocrites, the narrative invites viewers to recognize the urgent need for collective action and change.

Cast

Austin Smith

Hypocrite / Pro Snowboarder

Jeremy Jones

Hypocrite / Pro Snowboarder / Founder of Protect our Winters

Chris Rubens

Hypocrite / Pro Skier / Organic Farmer

Iron Eyes Cody

Crying Indian (archival footage)

Naomi Oreskes

Hypocrite / Professor of the History of Science, Harvard Univ.

Recommendations

A Plastic Ocean
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
An Inconvenient Truth
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends
The Corporation
Audrey
And the Oscar Goes To...
Downloaded
Racing Extinction
Heart of a Dog
Being James Bond
Kiss the Ground
Lake of Fire
I Know That Voice
The Biggest Little Farm
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
To Be Takei
The Crash Reel
Iverson