Bright Green Lies (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, Bright Green Lies is a documentary film directed by Julia Barnes, running about 71 minutes. “Clean Energy Has a Dirty Secret” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bright Green Lies investigates the change in focus of the mainstream environmental movement, from its original concern with protecting nature, to its current obsession with powering an unsustainable way of life. The film exposes the lies behind the notion that solar, wind, hydro, biomass, or green consumerism will save the planet. Tackling the most pressing issues of our time will require us to look beyond the mainstream technological solutions and ask deeper questions about what needs to change.
Who’s in it. Bright Green Lies stars Julia Barnes as Self, Max Wilbert as Self, Derrick Jensen as Self and Lierre Keith as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bright Green Lies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bright Green Lies page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bright Green Lies (2021)?
- In US, Bright Green Lies is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bright Green Lies worth watching?
- Bright Green Lies holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bright Green Lies?
- Bright Green Lies stars Julia Barnes, Max Wilbert, Derrick Jensen and Lierre Keith.
- When was Bright Green Lies released?
- Bright Green Lies was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.