dirththemovie.org gets a bit of a facelift!

Just a quick note to say that the Dirt The Movie guys have given their website a bit of a facelift and the new site is now live.

If you haven't already done so, now's the time to check the movie out and learn why soil degradation is such a hot issue.

Or should I say, a dirty word?

A Sad Day - The Passing of an Amazing Woman: Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai
Courtesy of dirtthemovie.org

Today I read on the BBC website that Wangari Maathai, a truly brave and inspirational woman, passed away yesterday after a struggle with Ovarian Cancer.

Will YOU be a Hummingbird?

Clip from Dirt: The Movie that I wanted to share :)

Dirt: The Movie

I am really pleased to have found that William Bryant Logan's book, Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth has been turned into a movie!

In the book, Logan mixed science and anecdotal evidence, with religious and spiritual beliefs.  For some, it made what could have been an enjoyable book a little difficult to stomach.

Dirt: The Movie however gets the balance far better.

With scientific fact, anecdotal evidence, interviews with people who work closely with the dirt and rely on it for their food...  Dirt: The Movie is interesting, and emotional, viewing.

I dare you to watch this movie and not come out with a mix of anger, enthusiasm and determination.

Here is a trailer for the movie, with other clips and info being added to YouTube as available.

You can also visit the website and purchase a copy of the video for your home, school or community.  The site will be adding packs of information and further resources in the future.

Now: Go and get dirty! :)