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Why Not?

Why Not?

2026•1h 11m•L•Documentary

Through the relationship between Maria Prata and her grandmother, Laura Góes, the documentary explores why so many people prefer not to confront issues related to the climate crisis despite the wealth of available information and the occurrence of recurring global tragedies. The film interweaves the pair’s walks through the century-old garden the family matriarch planted in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro state with interviews featuring prominent figures who have, in one way or another, engaged with this conversation.

Maria Prata · Director

Maria Prata · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 11m
LanguagePT
Release DateOct 10, 2026

Actors

Ana Fontes

Self

Fernando Meirelles

Fernando Meirelles

Self

Ilona Szabo

Self

Laura Góes

Self

Luiza Trajano

Self

Natalie Unterstell

Self

Peter Houlihan

Self

Peter Senge

Self

Ronaldo Lemos

Self

Shiv Khemka

Self

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