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No Impact Man

Play trailer Poster for No Impact Man 2009,  1h 32m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 83% 48 Reviews Tomatometer 63% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
83% Tomatometer 48 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
This documentary tells the story of author Colin Beavan, who went completely "green," giving up virtually all the comforts of modern living -- electricity, gas-powered transportation, shipped food and public waste disposal -- in a drastic effort to curb his environmental impact. The cameras capture the toll this well-intentioned, year-long project takes on Beavan's wife and baby daughter, as well as the ways it brings this family closer together.
No Impact Man

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Critics Consensus

Half enviro-saving doc, half publicity stunt, No Impact Man is inspiring and fun to both casual activists and hardcore recyclers.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Sep 2, 2010
2/5
It advances important and laudable ideas, but in a cliched, gimmicky way. Go to Full Review
Tom Seymour Little White Lies Sep 2, 2010
1/5
It doesn't sound like fun, and it isn't fun to watch. Go to Full Review
David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) Sep 2, 2010
2/5
Amiable enough, though it resembles a marketing tool for Beavan's book about his project. Go to Full Review
Siobhan Synnot Scotsman Oct 25, 2010
3/5
Whether gamely playing cards by candlelight or sneaking ice from her workplace fridge when Colin's homemade cooler fails, Michelle is the real star here, emotionally and dramatically. Go to Full Review
Sophie Ivan Film4 Sep 9, 2010
3/5
As pure entertainment, No Impact Man seesaws between infuriating and captivating, but gains undeniable brownie points for its light-hearted examination of sustainable living. Go to Full Review
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Laura Gabbert

Director

Justin Schein

Director

Colin Beavan

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Laura Gabbert

Producer

Eden Wurmfeld

Producer

Dan Cogan

Executive Producer

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No Impact Man

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Synopsis This documentary tells the story of author Colin Beavan, who went completely "green," giving up virtually all the comforts of modern living -- electricity, gas-powered transportation, shipped food and public waste disposal -- in a drastic effort to curb his environmental impact. The cameras capture the toll this well-intentioned, year-long project takes on Beavan's wife and baby daughter, as well as the ways it brings this family closer together.
Director
Laura Gabbert, Justin Schein
Producer
Laura Gabbert, Eden Wurmfeld
Distributor
Oscilloscope Pictures
Production Co
Eden Wurmfeld Films, Shadowbox Films Inc.
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 11, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 5, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$96.4K
Runtime
1h 32m
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