Curious Films & Picture Zero Align for The People vs Climate Change

Curious Films and Picture Zero are producing for BBC iPlayer The People vs Climate Change, a documentary that centers on the U.K. Climate Assembly.

The People vs Climate Change follows the panel’s 108 members as they debate the complex challenges of tackling the climate crisis in a fair way and make proposals to Parliament. Given briefings from scientists and experts such as Sir David Attenborough and engaging in discussion and debate, the panel develops a series of recommendations.

The documentary tracks the personal journeys of those on the panel as they learn more about the science and shows how people formerly disengaged from the climate debate become net-zero advocates.

The People vs Climate Change is a co-production from Curious Films and Picture Zero. It is narrated by BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, directed by Harriet Bird and executive produced by Charlie Russell and Dov Freedman. The documentary has been made with the support of The Doc Society Climate Story Fund and the BFI Doc Society Production SOS Fund.

Dov Freedman, executive producer and co-founder of Curious Films, said: “This is a timely and important documentary, and we are thrilled to have it launching on BBC iPlayer before a wider release. Produced while the U.K. battles with Covid-19, it’s a reminder that we face another great challenge as a society which needs equal urgency and attention.”

Steve Smith, executive producer at Picture Zero, added: “This documentary is testament to how giving people the right knowledge and the opportunity to have their voices heard is crucial to tackling climate change. As our documentary shows, the Climate Assembly inspired more people to not only make changes within their own lives, but also emboldened them to influence those around them, including their friends, families, colleagues and communities, and even the government itself. We hope the government will continue to listen to the people as it works to meet its ambitious net-zero targets.”