An Imperfect Advocate

Documentary | 2021 | 22 minutes

In the rarified air of the world’s wildest mountains, alpinist Graham Zimmerman has seen firsthand the effects of human-driven climate change on the world, forcing him to acknowledge that he is complicit in destroying these places that he loves. In spite of his carbon footprint, Graham joins Protect Our Winters, an advocacy group that enlists him in the fight against Climate Change, starting down the path of advocacy in an increasingly turbulent world. 

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Director: Jim Aikman

Producer: Graham Zimmerman

Executive Producer: Mario Molina, Bryan Cole

Music: Polyrhythmics

Distributed by Outside Watch

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