Videos & Documentaries

Here are some excellent films that will ignite your passion for supporting biodiversity and sustainability. Feel free to suggest others through our Contact Us link. Preener has no affiliation with the makers of these films and is not being compensated for recommending them. 

What is Biodiversity? (2019)
This 3-minute video trailer for the Our Planet documentary series explains what biodiversity is, it's importance to all life on Earth, and the current crisis. Watch it on Youtube here.
 

My Garden of a Thousand Bees (2021)
British filmmaker Martin Dohrn uses his downtime during the 2020 pandemic to document the fascinating lives of numerous bees in his garden. The high-tech macro videography in this documentary is stunning! Available on PBS here. 
The Biggest Little Farm (2018)
Recipient of numerous awards, this cinematic masterpiece elegantly chronicles a pair's extraordinary commitment to sustainable agriculture and restoring biodiversity to their 100-acre farm. View the trailer on IMDB here. 
The Biggest Little Farm: The Return (2022)
National Geographic presented this Earth Day special as an update to the original film. View the trailer on Disney Plus here.

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)
At 93 years old, the esteemed Sir David Attenborough details his observations regarding the decline of Earth's biodiversity stemming from human overpopulation and unsustainable practices during his six-decade journey as a biologist and natural historian. He also presents actionable solutions to mitigate this crisis. Watch the trailer on Youtube here.    
Christian-based film on sustainable gardening Back to Eden (2011)
Master arborist and horticulturist Paul Gautschi intertwines his Christian beliefs with ecologically mindful gardening, generously bestowing his wisdom and abundance upon others. Watch it on Youtube here. 

How to Garden for Wildlife Webinar (2021)

National Wildlife Federation Naturalist David Mizejewski shares everything you need to know to create and enhance beautiful habitats in your own yard.  Watch it here.

Living Soil (2018) 
This documentary by the Soil Health Institute is very informative regarding the importance of soil health and how dedicated farmers are taking steps to continually improve soil health to maximize yields and the quality of their crops, even as they reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Watch it on Youtube here.
Movies for Children
Fern Gully – The Last Rainforest (1992)
The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging. Fun music, lively animation, and some big-name stars make this animated film popular with young people. Watch it here YouTube. 

The Lorax (2012)
This beloved Dr. Seuss tale follows a young boy working to bring nature back to his treeless community. A star-studded cast adds charm to this eco-friendly comedy. Watch the trailer here.
Children's movie about robot learning from animals in nature The Wild Robot (2024)
This highly acclaimed film tells the story of a lost robot who learns from the animals in nature, and adopts an orphaned gosling. Watch the trailer here.