Surviving Progress

Adapted from archeologist-historian Ronald Wright's best seller A Short History of Progress (2005), the documentary Surviving Progress tracks the effects of progress on ecology and survival by posing the question of whether technological advancements, economic development and population growth are signs of a thriving society.

Using vivid illustrations and onsite reporting from Canada, USA, China and Brazil co-directors and co-writers Mathieu Roy and Harold Crooks explore the concept that technological and synthetic biology remediation lead to 'progress traps'.

Bringing forth this controversial theme are enlightening interviews that include leading thinkers, scientists and activists such as David Suzuki, Jane Goodall, Stephen Hawking, Vaclav Smil, Daniel Povielli, Gary Marcus, and Marina Silva.

Punctuated by Mario Janelle stunning visuals, filmmakers Mathieu Roy, Harold Crooks, Martin Scorsese and Mark Achbar present the topic in a well-paced, thought provoking and engaging feature.