During times like these, with everything happening in the world, I feel as though intersectional environmentalism should be something we are all working towards. If you consider yourself an environmentalist, you must also be an intersectional environmentalist-someone who cares for the planet AND all the people on it.
Outside of educating yourself on worldly issues, it is also our role to share that knowledge and have those tough, yet informative conversations. We must do the work to awaken the minds of people who have yet to open themselves up to new information, while also working on ourselves. We are all personally responsible for becoming more socially aware than the society we grew up in. Documentaries are a great way to learn new information that can challenge your normalized ideas and better educate yourself so you are more equipped to make informative decisions.
Why Every Environmentalist Should Be Anti-Racist
I’m not that fast of a reader, so documentaries are my favorite way to soak up new information. I’ve comprised a list of the top 10 shows on Netflix an intersectional environmentalist can watch to stay up to date on huge corrupt industries, marine conservation, animal exploitation, equality, consumerism and so much more.
Below are the top 10 docu-series to watch on Netflix for the intersectional environmentalist:
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When They See Us (2019)
Based on a true story, this series is about the wrongful conviction of the Central Park Five- 5 teenagers wrongfully accused for rape and assault in 1989. It sheds light on black and minority youths and how the people who were supposed to protect them ended up framing and traumatizing them into false confessions and varying prison lengths.
History 101 (2020)
This series delivers mini history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, world changing discoveries, and social movements. (Fast food, plastics, oil & so much more).
Dear White People (2017)
This Netflix original series follows a college radio host that exploits the cultural biases at her predominantly white school. Not only is it great entertainment, the show has a bomb playlist too.
Patriot Act (2020)
Hasaan Minhaj does his version of political satire, bringing real issues to light in a water-downed and entertaining version that makes you want to watch to get a good laugh and stay woke.
Our Planet (2019)
Showing and magnifying how beautiful the earth and all its creatures truly are. Demonstrating how climate change is affecting all living creatures and environments all over the world.
Rotten (2018)
This series exposes the corruption behind our food production and eating habits. These episodes dig deep into the exploitation, froud, and troubles that come with the way our supply chains are handled. (Avocado wars, nuclear power plants, water supply, etc.)
Broken (2019)
This investigative docuseries exploits the deceitful marketing practices used by some of the most popular products in the world. Each episode tackles a new industry and those affected by the products they purchased.
One Strange Rock (2018)
An award winning series narrated by the one and only Will Smith, exploring the wonders of our planet Earth- alien life, human intelligence, oxygen, etc. Will and 8 elite astronauts provide unique perspectives and information that will make you think differently about the planet.
All American (2020)
Inspired by a true story, it shows the realities of two different worlds coming together and the struggles some have to go through just to get to where others are starting from.
Explained (2018)
This docuseries aims to dive deeper into topics and ideas that haven’t been talked about too much in the media. Each episode covers and explains each topic in depth and gives you the full scope of what each really is about. This series covers why diets fall to political correctness.
Netflix is constantly adding new shows, this is just 10 of the best shows that cover both environmentalism and racism.
Comment your favorite show below!