About "I Am Greta"

"I Am Greta" is a 2020 documentary film that focuses on the life of Greta Thunberg, the young environmental activist from Sweden. The film follows her one-year journey from skipping school to protest at the Swedish Parliament to becoming a global icon leading school strikes worldwide. The documentary offers an intimate and deeply personal view of Greta's commitment to curbing climate change.

Making/Production

The movie was directed by Nathan Grossman and produced under the banner of B-Reel Films. Conor McCourt and Pia Hellenthal served as the producers. The director initially began documenting Greta's school strikes and it slowly morphed into the feature film, capturing her impact on the world stage.

Actors

• Greta Thunberg - As herself, Greta was not acting but living her real-life role as a climate change activist. Her passion for the environment came alive on screen.
• António Guterres - The Secretary-General of the United Nations, appeared as himself, showcasing the real-life diplomatic efforts to combat climate change.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Director Grossman initially thought he would just be filming a science project, and had no idea that Greta would rise to global prominence.
• Greta Thunberg has Aspergers syndrome, something she refers to as her 'superpower' in the film.

Awards

"I Am Greta" was nominated for the Critics' Choice Documentary Award for Best Biographical Documentary in 2020.

Quotes

• "You are never too small to make a difference." - Greta Thunberg
• "I should be back in school on the other side of the ocean. Yet you all come to us young people for hope. How dare you!" - Greta Thunberg

Music and Soundtrack

• The music score was composed by Rebekka Karijord and Jon Ekstrand, adding a stirring layer of sound to the intense visual journey of Greta.
• The end credits feature the song "Right Here, Right Now" by Fatboy Slim's remix using Greta's powerful speech.