The Human Race: A Species at the Crossroads: - The Bomb under the World

 

This film is one that seeks to promote the idea that it is essential for human beings to change the manner through which they interact with the environment or they will inevitably face extinction. It shows the manner through which the global economy has become so dependent on industry as well as a culture of consumerism that the human relationship with the environment has essentially been overlooked. Furthermore, the increase in the gap between the rich and poor in society is also addressed with India being used as an example. India is a developing country yet a considerable part of its population suffers from poverty. This is exemplified through the depiction of a poor Indian woman carrying water on her head in the traditional manner yet walking on a giant pipe that delivers water to the wealthier members of her society (Volkmer & Dyer, 2010). This example is essential in showing the manner through which the culture of consumerism has essentially severed the social bonds that existed between the various members of society and created a situation where purchasing power has come to define the way that individuals interact with one another. Therefore, this film is an important watch because it allows the audience to gain a perspective concerning the relationship between humans and the environment, on one hand, and the relationship between humans in their society and the divisions that have come about because of the development of the consumer culture. It helps in showing the course that is being taken by developing countries in a bid to achieve the same status as their developed counterparts.