A (Green) Day at the Movies
Over the long weekend (Happy Birthday America!), I had a chance to spend some quality time at the movie theatre. I saw Pixar’s new flick, Wall-E, which while notable for its great animation and adorable characters, resonated most with me for its earth-friendly message.
The general gist of the film is that planet earth has turned into an unlivable trash dump and for 700 years humans have been forced into space on a Star Trek-esque ship. The key to humans returning to earth arrives in the form of a small green plant, a heavy dose of symbolism not lost on viewers who are most likely familiar with the dogma of “being green.”
What I found remarkable was not the environmentally friendly message (as that is something we are all familiar with), but the fact that the two young girls next to me, both under the age of 6, were quietly absorbing this message. They sat in their seats, enthralled by the cute characters, the simple love story and the animation, and whether they realized it or not, they were also learning the basic tenets of environmentalism.
Now all we need is for Cars 2 to come out and have the plot circle around the “Alternative Energy 500,” featuring the Pninfarina Sintesi!
