About Saving My Tomorrow (HBO)

"Saving My Tomorrow" is a thought-provoking documentary series from HBO that started airing in 2014. The show is a kid-centric look at the issues of environment and conservation, combining facts, fieldwork, and heartfelt kid commentary with inspiring songs, poetry, and artwork. Seen through the lens of the next generation, it offers an inspiring and hopeful look into the future as youth around the world tackle a variety of environmental issues.

Making / Production

The series is a product of a collaboration between HBO and the American Museum of Natural History, aiming to inspire and educate young audiences about the importance of environmental conservation. It balances scientific insights with engaging storytelling, featuring songs, stories, and contributions from scientists and kid activists. A delightful aspect of the series is that it is narrated by kids themselves.

Actors

• Alan Cumming: Narrator - Cumming lends his distinctive voice to narrate the insights throughout the series. His narration smoothly connects the segments providing a coherent narrative.
• Liam Neeson: Narrator - Liam Neeson's profound voice also narrates several segments of the series, adding depth and gravitas to the subject matter.
• Pharrell Williams: Guest Appearance - Grammy-winning artist Pharrell Williams makes an appearance, contributing an upbeat song for the series.
• Multiple Children: Young Activists - The series features various child activists who share their insights, concerns, and hopes for the future of the planet. Their passionate contributions form the backbone of the series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• “Saving My Tomorrow” initially started as a two-part special but was eventually turned into a six-part series due to its critical success.
• The American Museum of Natural History played a crucial role in the production, providing key scientific insights and information for each episode.
• The series features original music from various artists, including Ziggy Marley, They Might Be Giants, and Pharrell Williams.

Quotes

• “We're children, but we can still make a change.” - Young Activist
• “It's our world, our tomorrow. We need to fight for it.” - Young Activist
• “If we don't protect nature, we can't protect ourselves.” - Young Activist

Music & Soundtrack

• The opening theme of the series is an original composition that sets the mood for the informative and inspirational episodes to follow.
• An upbeat song contributed by Pharrell Williams highlights the importance of conservation in a lively and engaging manner.
• The series is sprinkled with various other songs from artists like They Might Be Giants and Ziggy Marley, where each song provides a fitting backdrop to the rich narrative of the series.