The Human Element

The Human Element

During his glorious four-decade career as a photographer and explorer, James Balog has focused his lens on the complex relationship between humans and nature, challenging us to contemplate our place in and responsibility towards the natural world. The documentary follows the radical artist as he visits people whose lives are under threat due to climate change. All overlooked victims of the undeclared war that man is waging against the planet.
Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.


Direction: Matthew Testa
Script: James Balog, Lyman Smith, Matthew Testa
Cinematography: Jim Hurst, Josh Salzman
Editing: Lyman Smith
Music: Zoe Keating
Production: Earth Vision Film Production
Producers: Olivia Ahnemann
Co-producers: Daniel Wright
Executive producer: Linda A. Cornfield, David J. Cornfield, Brooks Fisher, Ginny Jordan, Paula Dupre’ Pesmen, Wendy Schmidt
Format: ProRes
Color: Color
Production Country: USA, Iceland
Production Year: 2018
Duration: 79΄
Contact: www.thehumanelementmovie.com

Matthew Testa

Filmography

2001 The Buffalo War
2004 Intimations (short)
2015 Morgan Spurlock Presents Freedom! The Movie
2016 Vlogumentary
2018 The Human Element