Hairdresser hunts out conspiracy theories in new film coming to Devon cinemas

Double bill film event with expert Q&A – showing soon in Kingsbridge, Okehampton, Ilfracombe and Exeter

As the world faces increasingly devastating climate-related disasters, why do so many people believe that climate change is all a hoax?

This is the question that Jaz Njie, a tech-savvy Gen Z-er, sets out to discover in new film, #ClimateScam? Who’s Shaping the Climate Debate? 

As a mobile hairdresser, Jaz’s day job involves her going out to people’s homes to cut their hair. In this film, she swaps her scissors for a microphone, going out to the homes of climate scientists, sceptics and activists.

Along the way she unravels a web of misinformation. Is there any truth in the conspiracy theories - or could they be undermining our ability to confront the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced? 

• Watch the trailer for #ClimateScam? (41 mins, 12A) here.

This film will be shown alongside:

Plan Z – From lab coats to handcuffs 

Are scientists doing enough to sound the alarm about climate breakdown? Plan Z traces the motivations of British researchers who’ve turned to civil disobedience to warn the public directly, risking arrest, a criminal record and their professional reputations.

A window into the world of reluctant activism, Plan Z explores the moral power of protest when established routes of influence fail. 

• Watch the trailer for Plan Z (23 mins) here.

These thought-provoking events will be followed by audience discussions and questions with local climate scientists, researchers and activists.

• SCREENING BOOKING LINKS + MORE INFO:

March 10 - Kingsbridge - https://kingsbridge.merlincinemas.co.uk/film/95497-climatescam 

March 12 - Okehampton - https://okehampton.merlincinemas.co.uk/film/95497-climatescam

March 14 - Ilfracombe - https://ilfracombe.merlincinemas.co.uk/film/95497-climatescam

April 2 - Exeter Phoenix - details coming soon

For full tour listings please visit cornwallclimate.org.

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Audience comments on #ClimateScam?

‘By blending the science with a heartfelt exploration of human behaviour, #ClimateScam?

inspires us to engage critically with the narratives we encounter - and to do so with empathy.’

‘Such a timely film. #ClimateScam? presented an honest investigation into misinformation

about climate change, with real insights into how this can become so widespread.’

‘We simply cannot afford to ignore this urgent issue, and #ClimateScam? is a vital call to

action for us all.’