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Original Film Title: Trash & Burn: An iWitness Earth film
Director’s Name: Vedhant Gurung
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Producer: Elyana Violet, Shashi Abraham
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming : United States, India
Language: English
Runtime: 12 minutes
Film Description:
The film investigates the hypocrisy of selective environmental action, where disasters only gain attention when they directly impact human convenience, while vulnerable communities, particularly in regions like India, battle the effects of pollution, water scarcity, and ecological collapse every day. Framing Earth as a crime scene, Trash & Burn confronts audiences with the reality of humanity’s role in environmental destruction, while also offering a vision of hope. The documentary goes beyond catastrophe, highlighting groundbreaking solutions such as Eco Wave Power and grassroots movements like the H2OMovement, proving that real change is possible when action replaces apathy. More than a documentary, Trash & Burn is a call to action, challenging viewers to move beyond outrage and embrace accountability. It urges audiences to rethink their role in the climate crisis and and commit to a future where sustainability isn’t just a goal, but a way of life.