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THE CHANCES OF THE WORLD CHANGING
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Ten years ago, Richard Ogust, a writer living in New York City, abandoned his life’s work and began to acquire endangered turtles, driven by the appalling but little known fact that we are on the brink of losing a group of animals that have survived the ecological instability of the last 200 million years, including the great extinction that eliminated the dinosaurs.
Currently in China, hundreds of thousands of turtles are sold in food markets. Species are being taken from the wild at such an alarming rate that the situation has escalated into an environmental crisis. With a reasonable inheritance, Richard was able to build an ark, literally rescuing hundreds of endangered species of turtles. Eventually, Richard was sharing his giant penthouse in lower Manhattan with over 1,200 turtles and tortoises. When his collection was discovered (due to complaints from his neighbors), Richard’s story made headlines around the country, from The New York Times to CNN. But the weight of Richard’s ark soon began to crush him. His passionate pastime had evolved into a colossal enterprise. To save himself and his turtles, he made a fascinating and daring decision— to create the country’s largest turtle conservation institute. The Chances of the World Changing is an extraordinary documentary about one man’s unbelievable mission to save hundreds of species of turtles and tortoises from extinction – an epic story of conservation, perseverance, and hope in the face of a global crisis. Directed by Eric Daniel Metzgar 2006, 99 minutes Purchase: $295 Rental: $85 * 2007 Official selection of P.O.V. (PBS’s documentary showcase) * Nominee, Truer Than Fiction Award, 2007 Spirit Awards * Closing Night Film, San Francisco Documentary Festival, 2006 * Grand Jury Award Finalist, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, 2006 * Merit Awards for “Story” & “Dedication to a Cause”, Intl Wildlife Film Festival, 2006 * Conservation Award, Bendfilm Festival, 2006 * Official Selection, Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival, 2006 * Official Selection, Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival, 2006 * Official Selection, Seattle International Film Festival, 2006 * Official Selection, American Conservation Film Festival, 2006 * Official Selection, Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival, 2006 “My personal favorite [of the Full Frame Documentary Festival].” – Scott Brown, Entertainment Weekly “A triumphant film... The Chances of the World Changing stands as an object lesson in the kind of inspired things that are possible within slender means.” – Cinemascope “One of the biggest treats this year… One of those special films that combines masterful filmmaking with incredibly engaging subject matter...an enchanting score...exquisitely photographed...” - International Documentary Magazine “Brilliantly and thoughtfully realized...exceptionally beautiful storytelling” - Planet In Focus “You can't make up a story like this...just as you can't help but be fascinated and moved by it...” - ArtVoice “A deeply felt, moving portrait of one man's quest to make a difference... a very poetic film... a wonderful piece.” – Cara Mertes, Director of Sundance Institute “Even if you care not a whit for turtles, or the extinction of certain species thereof, you’d have to possess a cold, reptilian heart indeed not to be moved…” - Orlando Weekly For more information: | |