film

Skyward

BFI Doc Society: Made of Truth

Producer

Laura Shacham

Director

Jessica Bishopp

 

Production support

 

Young birdwatchers Mya and Arjun feel the pressure of climate breakdown and the biodiversity crisis. As two reserved teenagers on the cusp of adulthood, they find comfort in birdwatching while being distant from their peers. Fascinated by migratory patterns, Mya spends her time searching for rare bird species, while Arjun is captivated by the beauty of birdsong. As their passion for nature inspires them to raise awareness of conservation and the climate emergency in their communities, they find themselves and their voices, emerging as local leaders among a new generation of conservationists

Watch on Guardian Documentaries - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2022/dec/05/skyward-birdwatching-is-belonging-for-two-teenage-conservationists