My second nomination for the film festival was the movie “The Lorax.” This movie not only focuses on the importance of plants and trees but also shows how it takes only one individual to encourage others. The fact that this movie is animated encourages people from all age groups to understand such an important message in a very entertaining and simple way. Also it most targets young generations encouraging them to save plants and virtually experience a life without them. Apart from this it also shows the dark reality of how humans would go to any extend for the sake of business and money. Just like humans today the character Once-ler in the movie said, “Cutting down a few trees won’t harm anyone” just to find out that one day none were left. It gives out a very strong message about how no amount of money or power in this world is worth sacrificing our environment. It relates to the aspects of Applied Plant Ecology in every possible way.
I think movies like The Lorax should be encouraged more so that younger generations can start to learn about the importance of biodiversity at a young age. Every person can contribute to such huge issues in our society today by doing their parts. I really liked the message at the end of the movie where Once-ler finally understands the message that The Lorax left behind. The message was as simple as a word “Unless” meaning that nothing would happen Unless someone cares and it only takes one individual to care and to encourage others to care. I would highly recommend this movie to everyone.
Applied Plant Ecology Winter 2020 