Half of that will go direct to ocean unite, which unites and amplifies the voices of. Is our imagination the key to creating a world that works. Canadian documentary filmmaker rob stewart died during the making of sharkwater extinction and his family left their own jobs behind to. This groundbreaking documentary has received both critical and audience acclaim and numerous international awards. Rob stewart was a biologist, conservationist, activist, and renowned filmmaker.
He was best known for making and directing the documentary films sharkwater and revolution. January 29, 2020, was the 3 year anniversary for the death of rob stewart. Rob stewart born 23 july 1961 is a canadian actor born in toronto, ontario, canada, known for the lead role of nick slaughter in the actioncomedy television series tropical heat and his recurring role as roan in nikita. Rob stewarts family fights to finish sharkwater extinction youtube.
He also played on the hit singles maggie may, and reason to believe. Rob stewart s sharkwater helped soupbound sharks, but now his new doc, revolution, just may start a, well, revolution. Rob stewart at the modern master award ceremony at the santa. Director rob stewart, seen at the toronto international film festival in 2011. Coast guard and stewarts family confirmed friday night.
Climate change, environmental degradation, species loss, ocean acidification, pollution, and foodwater scarcity are reducing the earths ability to house humans and we need. By the age of 18 he became a scuba instructor and then moved on to earn a bachelor of science degree in biology, studying in ontario, jamaica and kenya. Following the sharks and the money into the elusive pirate fishing industry. Revolution soundtrack available april 12 celebrity. It follows the filmmaker as he follows up on his earlier film, sharkwater, and examines both. The truelife adventure of rob stewart, this followup to his acclaimed sharkwater documentary continues his remarkable journey. Cannes edition at chivas house, presented by chivas brothers and sponsored. Meet rob stewart the director of revolution his second. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In addition to the many awards rob has won for sharkwater, he has also created an. Body of missing toronto filmmaker rob stewart found, family.
I have been a fan of robs work since his first film. Rob stewart city and county of swansea councillor details. Revolution is a new movie from internationallyacclaimed filmmaker rob stewart. As we grow into the new chapter of building on rob s life after death, we continue with projects closest to his heart. Posted on june 16, 2015 written by ecodad leave a comment. Top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. The global catch and shark advocate rob stewart s new film, not coincidentally called revolution. A followup to his awardwinning documentary sharkwater, this continues his remarkable journey of discovery to find. His three internationally awardwinning films, sharkwater 2006, revolution 2012, and sharkwater extinction 2018 garnered worldwide attention to issues effecting our oceans. Body of missing toronto filmmaker rob stewart found. Divers with the key largo fire department found the body about 300 feet from 37yearold rob stewart s last known location, coast guard. Stewart s second film, revolution, again premiered at tiff and released worldwide in 20. Revolution was the first feature film to platform the devastating effects of. He clearly believes were on the brink of catastrophe, but also that human beings are resourceful that we will actually get our shit together in this generation.
Body found off florida keys near where diver went missing. Our consumption of fossil fuels has releasedis releasinga store of carbon into the atmosphere that has been accumulating for hundreds of millions of years. Revolution wont stop until a sustainable and equitable human population is reached, human consumption is in balance with the natural world, and the worlds ecosystems are restored to full capacity meaning lakes and rivers are unpolluted and teeming with fish, and thriving diverse forested ecosystems cover most of the land. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Ap a dive team found a body friday evening in the atlantic ocean off the florida keys shortly after the u. Revolution is a canadian 2012 documentary film by rob stewart. Born and raised in toronto, canada, stewart began photographing underwater when he was. His second film, revolution, ventured far beyond the ocean. The legacy of canadian filmmaker and conservationist rob. Researchers publish in journals, but revolutionaries integrate new media to reach the masses.
Revolution from rob stewart on vimeo loading twitter feed. Risking arrest and mafia reprisal in costa rica, nearly losing a leg in panama and getting lost at sea in. Not only does it shed light on crucial environmental topics and how we can save the planet, but he shows how past world events have taught us what we need to do to save the future. Rob stewart is an awardwinning biologist, photographer, conservationist and filmmaker. Rob stewart, who directed the 2012 film revolution, in conversation with variety s steve gaydos at the variety studio. Mural being installed to honour late toronto filmmaker rob. Stewart got the idea to make the movie sharkwater at age 22, when he found illegal longline fishing in the. En 2006, rob stewart sortait son premier film documentaire intitule sharkwater, traduit en francais par les.
Dear educator, welcome to revolution, a documentary to inform, inspire and motivate positive action for the future of the planet. Revolution is a film about changing the world, going for it, taking a stand, and fighting for something. Beginning with a childhood spent catching poisonous snakes and chasing after alligators, rob stewart, the awardwinning documentary filmmaker behind sharkwater, charts his development into one of the worlds leading environmental activists. Revolution was the first feature film to platform the devastating effects of ocean acidification. We are working with senators to inspire laws on banning the importation or sale of fins both nationally and internationally. Revolution is an exhilarating and hardhitting full length feature film from award winning sharkwater filmmaker rob stewart. Filmed over four years in 15 countries, revolution captures some of the most remarkable wildlife spectacles ever recorded, and gives audiences a firsthand look into. Awardwinning filmmaker, best known for his film sharkwater, rob stewart was born and raised in canada. Coast guard officially suspended its search for a canadian filmmaker who went missing while scuba diving, officials said.
The truelife adventure of rob stewart, this followup to his acclaimed sharkwater documentary continues his. It follows the filmmaker as he follows up on his earlier film, sharkwater, and examines both looming environmental collapse and what people, especially young people, are doing to avert it. Tedxpearlriver rob stewart sharkwater and rise again. Rod stewart first cut is the deepest from one night. By downloading and sharing the new film revolution, you can help us foster leadership and action for the ocean. A mural is being installed in the annex to honour the life of the late toronto filmmaker rob stewart whose body was found in the ocean after a dive off the florida keys in february. Canada honours rob stewarts tireless crusade to save sharks. Pete sears played on the rod stewart albums gasoline alley, every picture tells a story which was listed high in rolling stones top 500 best albums of all time, never a dull moment, and smiler. Coast guard and stewart s family confirmed friday night. An impassioned and inspiring story from the creator of the awardwinning documentary sharkwater. We hope you will find the film a useful teaching tool for raising awareness with your students about. Started in 1995 connecting films to festivals, reporting and promoting festivals worldwide a brand new website will soon be available.
Our first films sharkwater and revolution together won 50 awards but each took. Volunteer divers with a florida fire department found the body of missing toronto filmmaker rob stewart, the u. Toronto filmmaker rob stewart turns his camera from the saving the oceans as he did with 2006 filmfest favourite sharkwater to the rest of the planet with revolution, a wellmeaning yet. A truelife adventure following director, rob stewart sharkwater over four years and 15 countries discovering there is a lot more than sharks at risk of becoming extinct. Sneak peek director rob stewart s awardwinning documentary revolution, from d films and universal studios entertainment canada, now available on digital download, with dvd, bluray and digital vod releases, available august 20, 20. Rob stewart was the winner of the tedxpearlriverprize 2010. A truelife adventure following director, rob stewart. Conservation is the preservation of human life on earth, and that, above all else, is worth fighting for. An indepth look at ocean acidification with scientists charlie veron, katharina fabricius, boris worm and ove hoeghguldberg, narrated by rob stewart, director of the film revolution. Rob stewart december 28, 1979 january 31, 2017 was a canadian photographer, filmmaker and conservationist.
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