In addition to being one of the biggest names in Hollywood, actor Leonardo DiCaprio is also one of the foremost authorities (at least in public perception) on the issues affecting our environment. So, when he’s not on screen dazzling audiences, like in the upcoming “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” he’s likely traveling around the world promoting conservation and being his environmentalist self.
And at this year’s Cannes, it was just announced that DiCaprio is bringing a brand-new documentary to the festival for a special screening, titled “And We Go Green.” But this isn’t the same type of doc that the actor produced in 2016, titled “Before the Flood.” No, the new doc takes a look at the climate change issue by focusing on electric race cars that are part of Formula E.
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However, much like “Before the Flood,” DiCaprio is teaming up with filmmaker Fisher Stevens for “And We Go Green.” And this time, Stevens is co-directing the new doc with Malcolm Venville.
“Originally, we thought we were making a film about the environment,” said the directors, in a statement. “We realized the best way to get the world to pay attention to climate change is to make a film about people – in this case, race car drivers and an upstart with a vision to disrupt racing series forever.”
They continued, “The life of sportsmen, the ups and downs, the excitement of racing and the innovative, life-affirming electric technology coupled with racing through the hearts of the biggest cities in the world. This was an incredible, inspiring and thrilling film to make.”
“And We Go Green” is set to make its world premiere next week at Cannes.
You can watch the first trailer below:
