Youth v Gov
21 young Americans are suing the government to protect their constitutional rights to a stable climate. If they win, they will change the future.
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CREDITS
Impact & Social Media Consultant
LOCATION
United States
YEARS
2021
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YOUTH v GOV is the story of the Juliana v. The United States of America constitutional lawsuit and the 21 American youth, ages 14 to 25, who are taking on the world’s most powerful government. Since 2015, the legal non-profit Our Children’s Trust, has been representing these youth in their landmark case against the U.S. government for violating their constitutional rights to life, liberty, personal safety, and property through their willful actions in creating the climate crisis they will inherit.
Directed, produced and written by Christi Cooper, the film is available on Netflix as well as for educational and community screenings.
Impact highlights include:
Hosting a community screening for 150 climate activists and entertainment industry professionals during the 2021 Hollywood Climate Summit in Los Angeles, helping secure the film’s acquisition with Netflix.
Produce a virtual conversation between Senator Ed. Markey and Alex Loznak, one of the young plaintiffs suing the government.
Creating a social media strategy and other digital campaign media assets to encourage viewers to take action
