The Revolution Generation

A timeless documentary, The Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save America and the World, is largely impactful to modern society and to our future posterity. Directors Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell, creators of Kiss The Ground, have done it again with this brilliant and moving film. Touching upon subjects of highly important matters such as the, #metoo movement, women's rights, environmental conservation, BLM, and other topics, this film is not afraid to speak out and stand up for what's right. The film while also heart-wrenching is uplifting and refreshing for those who believe nothing is being done to rid the world of injustice. It's empowering and beautifully created and will get individuals off the couch and on their feet while also eliminating any hesitation to join these movements. This remarkable film incorporates the powerful voices of political and environmental activists Shailene Woodley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Greta Thunberg, Jennifer Lawrence, and narration by Michelle Rodriguez to help spread the importance of these political and environmental movements that could transform the world. This extraordinary film highlights and underlines the necessity of unity and cooperation from across the country and around the world in order to construct and build a better, more diverse, and inclusive society. Revolution Generation is nothing short of excellent and the pure genius of Rebecca and Joshua Tickell is illuminated throughout the entire film.

The way that this film connects the idea of the "Hero" generation to social justice movements, specifically to the importance of climate action, is brilliant, and makes the thesis of the film- how millennials can save the world- rock solid. Starting the film off with the ideas of cyclical generational patterns and the designation of millennials as the newest "Hero" generation ties in just perfectly with the almost hopeless, world-ending perspective that most people have of modern crises today, specifically climate change. By identifying all of these major issues as something that millennials have been solving, the film beautifully asserts that Gen Y is fulfilling its "Hero" role by literally saving the world, whether that be by protesting systemic racism with the BLM movement, fighting for women's rights, or hosting massive climate demonstrations and marches in impacted areas. The activists and politicians featured within the film also bolster this assertion- Michelle Rodriguez gives a very balanced and down-to-earth performance as the film's witty narrator, and other interview subjects like Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Shailene Woodley, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez each do wonders to keep the inspiration feel of the documentary high while conveying important information about the major issues they each cover, like climate change. The clear-cut nature of this thesis also serves as a buoy to keep the film grounded- both emotionally and in terms of keeping the narrative consistent. The idea that millennials are working actively to save the world runs through every aspect of the film, bringing a much-needed hopeful note to the serious topics it addresses that lingers long after the first watch.

In this new age of dark and disturbing documentaries, Joshua and Rebecca Tickell stray from this and provide viewers with optimistic and powerful viewing experiences. Their new film, Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save America and the World, is no exception. This is not just a film about millennials and the misconceptions behind them; it is a live-time documentation of the restructuring of the world. What do I mean by this? Well, according to the film, social, political, and historical change is coming and it is being propagated by millennials. Characterized by the "Hero" archetype by the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory, millennials are predicted to be the protector generation to be succeeded by Generation Z as the "Artist" generation which will bring progression after the Hero has conquered. I thoroughly enjoyed the wide range of areas covered in the film. From social change to environmental advocacy to political takeover to technological advancement, millennials have proved the necessity for youthful voices. The film also includes many notable faces such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Shailene Woodley, and Michelle Rodriguez to prove just how influential millennials have been when given a platform for social advocacy. As a young adult not only did I feel inspired by the documentary, but I felt heard. I definitely recommend this film!

The Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save America and the World is Joshua and Rebecca Tickell's latest masterpiece, and one that does not miss a single beat. Guided by the eloquent voice of narrator Michelle Rodriguez, The Revolution Generation takes you through a comprehensive rollercoaster of American history, showing how this history has informed the present and will inform the future. Through a lens of history's cyclical nature, it highlights the future's dependence on our youth and promotes their incredible potential to effect change through contemporary avenues. This stance is effectively reinforced through sobering and fascinating testimonies from activists Corbin Bleu and Shailene Woodley, who are repurposing their influence to inspire tremendous progress. Whether it is mental health advocacy, civil rights, or environmental conservation, The Revolution Generation makes it crystal clear that everyone has a voice and the ability to fight for what they believe in - making it one of the most important films of its class.

Increasingly topical and impressively in-depth with its research, analysis, and documentation of the world of activism and the negative stigmas that surround the millennial generation that holds major numbers within it, the Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save America and the World delivers on a film that both empowers and educates its viewers. Directing team Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell seek to put an explanation to the common and tired stereotypes that claim millennials to be lazy or entitled and do so by confronting the sociological perceptions that shape the personas and interactions of each generation, commenting on the financial and political crises of the 21st century that have put many within the millennial generation in debt or states of pessimism towards society. Interesting enough on its own, the Tickell's go beyond this to document the astonishing and inspiring amount of millennials who refute these claims, specifically those who have given themselves and their voices to activist causes and political spheres to better shape the world themselves, no longer willing to wait for their older generations to fix their own messes. It's not just a documentary that advocates for the significance of the millennial generation, but it is one that seeks to highlight the human desire to help one another and improve the lives of future generations, desires that represent the millennial generation tenfold. Speaking with millennial political and activist leaders such as Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Shailene Woodley, Chase Iron Eyes, Michelle Rodriguez, who strongly and passionately narrates the film, and many more, Revolution Generation keeps an attentive and dedicated focus and appreciation to its subject matter, holding the weighty subjects of generational divides and social justice in the respect and care they need. This film is wonderful for those interested in activist documentaries but is even better for those who wish to learn more about the systemic and sociological conditions that shape the lives and minds of a generation, something that is as fascinating as it is thought-provoking.