The hero’s story is one we know well. Called to undertake a challenge, our hero encounters obstacles, faces fears, experiences a breakthrough and succeeds in the quest. It’s a story that plays out in some of the most successful blockbuster fiction films of all time. But what happens when we switch our fiction heroes for everyday living heroes on the screen? People who have faced their own challenges, overcome fears and moved beyond obstacles in the name of finding new ways of living and working. When we see these living heroes on film challenging and overcoming the obstacles we all face as a human race in our everyday lives and they are openly sharing ways that we can all thrive together, then what impact does it have on us? Does the impossible now feel possible? If you ever sensed there is more going on in the world than you see on your television screen or read in the papers, then I encourage you to get informed and prepare to be inspired by Demain Le Film. The brainchild of Cyril Dion and Melanie Laurent who take on the role of narrators in the film, Demain Le Film takes us on a journey, quite literally, across the world to meet some of the millions of people who are transforming the way we live and work for the better. As someone who has sought out people and organisations who are challenging the norm for the past three years for It’s All Good Radio Show, some voices and stories were familiar to me. UK pioneers Transition Network, Incredible Edible and Bristol Pound CIC are featured prominently; British success stories of communities whose citizens have created inclusive and resilient local towns and self- sustaining economies. These models of community in action are now emulated across the world; initiatives which are beacons of innovation that deserve to be celebrated. British ingenuity and adaptability at its best. The extent of change is happening well beyond UK shores. Over in Europe, we see Copenhagen leading the way to become energy self-sufficient by 2025 and given the irrevocable fact that as global citizens we all need to move away from our dependency from oil, isn’t now the time to follow their actions and adopt a similar approach? Finland’s education system also comes under the spotlight. At a time when children in the UK are being exposed to the horrors of SATS, this film provides the much needed alternative; a humane and inclusive system where teaching children how to learn is the primary focus. What parent doesn’t want that for their child? The world tour continues as examples of living in harmony with the land abound. A visit to Detroit shows a community who have transformed a ghost town, left for dead by the collapse of the car industry, into a thriving local food hub. Who knew that was possible? Watch and be amazed. Urban agriculture solves a myriad of problems, not least bringing food closer to those in the cities who need it – with over 70% of the world’s population now living in cities who can argue with that logic when we know how much transport contributes to our CO2 emissions. And when you hear that Texas, the heart of the oil industry, has made the shift to introducing renewable energy in the form of wind turbines, and is the state with the greatest number of wind turbines in the USA by a long way, you are left in no doubt that we are all experiencing a massive shift in the way we decide to live our lives. So why isn’t all this more widely known? Why are we being kept in the dark about innovations which can solve the world’s problems and help us all live in harmony with nature and with each other? We live in confusing times. We have more information than ever and yet there is so much that still remains hidden. The media chooses not to highlight and celebrate these innovations which are transforming the way we live and work and can bring greater equality to us all. Yet if you know something exists don’t you have a responsibility to report it so citizens can make up their own minds about how to live their lives in harmony with nature and each other? That’s why it is imperative that Demain Le Film has widespread coverage. It shows us what is possible – not in an abstract way, but in real practical terms and it invites us to be a part of it. As the film comes to a conclusion I feel informed and inspired and yet I’m left with the uncomfortable feeling that I’m missing out. Having spent two hours watching people who are purposeful and happy in their lives, creating their own future, I long for that myself and for all of humanity. Why can’t this be happening in my town and the world over? Why can’t this be the way we all live our lives? Have we been waiting too long for the hero or heroine to come to the rescue without realising that it is each one of us who is being called upon to take on the role? 5 Reasons Why Demain Le Film Needs To Be Seen in UK Cinemas Today: • Don’t be kept in the dark any longer about life enhancing solutions which could help us all • Media ,Governments and big business continue to distract us with their own agendas but when we watch this film we become informed and knowledgeable so we can adapt and thrive • We can’t wait any longer for anyone’s permission to get going. We need to ensure our children have a future so it’s time to take our lives into our own hands • Until we see what’s possible, we don’t tend believe it. This film changes the conversation about what we can all do today to live happier and freer lives • We’re all aware of the problems, but there’s little focus on actions. Here are the pioneers who have found the answers and invite us to learn from them, so what are we waiting for? Debbie Hyde presents the 'It's All Good' radio show: https://itsallgoodradioshow.com/about/debbie-hyde/