Catching the Sun

2015

1 hr. 15 min.

Documentary

Drama

History

List

75%

8 Reviews

Tomatometer

86%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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The global economic race to lead the clean energy movement.

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Rick G

This movie holds up in 2023. I've watched it 2X/Yr since 2016.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/12/23

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Catching the Sun touches on various concerns with fossil fuel dependency. The documentary highlighted concerns with climate change, socioeconomic disparity, health issues with non-renewable energy, and the race to reduce emissions. That renewable energy, specifically solar power, would be able to positively impact these areas. Without giving too much this documentary shows that renewable energy is a real source of change in making the world cleaner. Take the time to watch Catching the Sun.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Interesting film to see where we are now in green energy in the cities and countries that were mentioned.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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I think the humanity aspect of the film is very touching in regards of finding solutions for struggling neighborhoods/society. I am a huge supporter of that message. I was dissappointed of the heavy political focus of the film and the one sided perspective of it. But I understand that it is a politically driving topic. I am a solar user (100%) and electric car owner and a conservative and I believe in the innovation and the long term benefits of investing in this technology. The issue is when it becomes political and the use of false facts and hyperboly drives those who actually have the money to support and invest in this area away from it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Catching the sun was a very eye opening and inspirational movie. It really brings to light how much we need to be doing to better the planet and produce more clean energy. It really inspired me to do more and to look into solar panels for my house. I wish Van would of stayed in his position at the White House. I am really interested in what he is doing now. Again, great movie. definitely recommend watching

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Do I think Catching the Sun is 100% right in its mission to promote sustainable energies and our need to pursue them? Yes. Do I think it's effective in offering bi-partisan information and support that takes alternative energies beyond the "liberal agenda"? Absolutely. It was preaching to the choir. I think Catching the Sun is for those that need to be convinced. My "but..." is only because it doesn't push boundaries. I wanted to learn new things and this feels a bit like a PSA. I think it would be an effective tool in bipartisan support for clean energy. Every city council should watch it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Bilge Ebiri

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This is an effective, concise film about the solar revolution, and anyone interested in the subject should find it well worth watching.

Mar 24, 2020

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

While it's admittedly refreshing to see a documentary taking a decidedly sunnier, pro-active approach to pressing environmental issues, "Catching the Sun" could have benefited from a more concentrated focus.

Apr 7, 2016

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Andy Webster

New York Times

The battle for a greener tomorrow, we are reminded, has its casualties.

Mar 31, 2016

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Morgan Rojas

Cinemacy

Directed by award-winning filmmaker and activist Shalini Kantayya, Catching the Sun inspires the environmentalist in all of us; by teaching a group of people a skill that betters the community and the planet, everyone wins.

Nov 9, 2018

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

With new solar panels, a woman sees her energy bill go from $80 to $5. 'I'm not havin' to pay nothin'!' High time we had an exciting documentary about climate change!

Rated: 4/5

May 21, 2016

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Daniel Eagan

Film Journal International

Slickly packaged, this superficial documentary feels like a corporate brochure or infomercial targeted to the blandly oblivious.

Apr 1, 2016

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Synopsis

The global economic race to lead the clean energy movement.

Director: Shalini Kantayya
Executive Producer: Leonardo DiCaprio, Peter Glatzer, Adrian Grenier, Jessica Brackman, Jennifer Davisson Killoran
Screenwriter: Shalini Kantayya
Genre: Documentary, Drama, History
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 4, 2016

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