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Sol (2020)
Director: Andy Alvarez
Cast: Rukiya Bernard, Aria Birch, Veronica Bretton, David Kaye
Runtime14 min
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Set in 2042, the world is ravaged by climate change. A mother races to teach her daughter the emergency preparedness that comes with each disaster after experiencing a tragic loss.
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Sol (2020) is a science fiction film directed by Andy Alvarez that has received some critical acclaim. Set in 2042 against a backdrop of climate change, the film follows a mother as she races to prepare her daughter for the recurring disasters plaguing the world after a tragic loss. While the film's ratings and awards recognition are not widely reported, its focus on environmental issues and family dynamics has resonated with some audiences.
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Fans of thoughtful science fiction films will appreciate the unique blend of environmental themes and emotional family drama in director Andy Alvarez's 2020 film Sol, which features a standout performance from actress Rukiya Bernard as a mother determined to prepare her daughter for a future ravaged by climate change.
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Sol is a 2014 Canadian documentary film by Marie-Hélène Cousineau and Susan Avingaq about Solomon Uyarasuk, a musician/circus performer who died in police custody in Igloolik, Nunavut. The film questions the claims by the local Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment that Uyarasuk hanged himself in his cell, and also explores the wider issue of Nunavut's very high suicide rate.
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