Film and writing have forever inspired change, pushing the masses into action. This applies to climate action, too. In this episode of A Climate Change, we speak with documentarian Olga Loginova about her groundbreaking work chronicling environmental and social justice issues. Listen in for a deep dive into her powerful three-part series on America's first federally-funded climate relocation project and her upcoming film on medicinal plant deforestation in Brazil. Through the conversation, Olga shares intimate insights into how documentary storytelling can illuminate...
Film and writing have forever inspired change, pushing the masses into action. This applies to climate action, too. In this episode of A Climate Change, we speak with documentarian Olga Loginova about her groundbreaking work chronicling environmental and social justice issues. Listen in for a deep dive into her powerful three-part series on America's first federally-funded climate relocation project and her upcoming film on medicinal plant deforestation in Brazil. Through the conversation, Olga shares intimate insights into how documentary storytelling can illuminate critical environmental challenges. Through stories of indigenous communities, traditional knowledge, and environmental defenders, she shines a light on the intersection of climate change, cultural preservation, and the power of visual narrative to drive meaningful change.
As this episode reminds us, protecting traditional ecological wisdom may be key to addressing our modern environmental crisis.
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Olga Loginova Bio:
Olga Loginova is an accomplished environmental journalist and documentary filmmaker, known for her investigative work on climate change and environmental justice. Her recent work includes "Leaving the Island," a three-part documentary series examining the first federally-funded climate relocation project in the US at Isle de Jean Charles, Louisiana. She is also in post-production on "Sacred Leaves," a documentary investigating deforestation of medicinal trees in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Her work combines rigorous investigative journalism with compelling storytelling to illuminate pressing environmental challenges. Her commitment to highlighting stories of climate displacement and environmental preservation, particularly through the lens of affected communities, has earned support from prestigious organizations, including Type Investigations and public radio networks.
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- Olga’s Documentary, ‘Leaving The Island’: https://www.audiation.fm/leaving-the-island
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