A documentary portrait of ecologist Pierre Dansereau, the film takes us from Baffin Island to New York City, from the Gaspé Peninsula to Brazil. At each stop on this world tour, we hear his story and witness landscapes of breathtaking beauty.
A documentary portrait of ecologist Pierre Dansereau, the film takes us from Baffin Island to New York City, from the Gaspé Peninsula to Brazil. At each stop on this world tour, we hear his story and witness landscapes of breathtaking beauty.
Ages 14 to 17
Geography - Environmental Issues
Geography - Territory: Urban
Science - Life Systems/Ecology
Comment
on Dansereau's passion as he visits and discusses the various landscapes
around the world. Discuss his philosophy of symbiosis between human beings and
the landscapes of the world by applying natural ecological laws to man-made
rural and urban environments. How does he remain so optimistic about our
future on earth? Is his perception realistic? Clearly explain his "world
view".