An upcoming NZ premiere of UK documentary Project Wild Thing offers an opportunity to see a film that The Guardian said “will change your life” and Hussain Currimbhoy at the Sheffield Doc/Fest described as being “like David Attenborough and Morgan Spurlock got drunk and had a baby…”
Intrigued? Well, you probably should be. Plus the screenings at Auckland’s Capitol Cinema on May 13 and 14 also double as fundraisers, with all proceeds going to the Blockhouse Bay Playcentre who run children’s outdoor sessions, so now you’ve got another reason to attend!
Here’s the official synopsis:
David Bond is concerned. His kids’ waking hours are dominated by a cacophony of marketing, and a screen dependence threatening to turn them into glassy-eyed zombies. Like city kids everywhere, they spend way too much time indoors – not like it was back in his day. He decides it’s time to get back to nature – literally. In an attempt to compete with the brands, which take up a third of his daughter’s life, Bond appoints himself Marketing Director for Nature. Like any self-respecting salesman, he sets about developing a campaign and a logo. With the help of a number of bemused professionals, he is soon selling Nature to British families. His humorous journey unearths some painful truths about modern family life. His product is free, plentiful and has proven benefits – but is Nature past its sell-by date?
Tickets are available at this link now. There’s also a Facebook event page if you’re so inclined.
You can also check out the trailer below:
