This is a documentary about the San Bruno mountain in San Francisco. The film is 62 minutes and is targeted towards adults and is also appropriate for high school age kids since it's a documentary and offers multiple good talking points for a class discussion. I'm not an activist and I thought this film offered some good information without calling anyone out as wrong or evil for wanting to develop land.
The film shows several aspects of the development of the San Bruno mountain area from the 1960's to 2010. It shows that the efforts of a few people can make a difference and that there's a place in for anyone who is interested in helping the environment for everyone from extreme conservationists, to moderates, biologists, politicians, wealthy activists, and everyday people.
The film also shows there's often a compromise that needs to be made by all to save endangered species. While a compromise may not be ideal for the endangered species, sometimes it's better than extinction. It also shows how land needs to be identified and either purchased or set aside by a government entity if the land is important to remain as an open natural space.
Overall this is an interesting academic film which highlights the point that humans need space and are gradually taking over other species' habitats. What I found interesting is that the development of San Bruno mountain appeared to be more about making money than anything else because the development appears to be for very large and expensive houses at the expense of several endangered species which appear to be close to extinction.
The film shows several aspects of the development of the San Bruno mountain area from the 1960's to 2010. It shows that the efforts of a few people can make a difference and that there's a place in for anyone who is interested in helping the environment for everyone from extreme conservationists, to moderates, biologists, politicians, wealthy activists, and everyday people.
The film also shows there's often a compromise that needs to be made by all to save endangered species. While a compromise may not be ideal for the endangered species, sometimes it's better than extinction. It also shows how land needs to be identified and either purchased or set aside by a government entity if the land is important to remain as an open natural space.
Overall this is an interesting academic film which highlights the point that humans need space and are gradually taking over other species' habitats. What I found interesting is that the development of San Bruno mountain appeared to be more about making money than anything else because the development appears to be for very large and expensive houses at the expense of several endangered species which appear to be close to extinction.
