Earlier this year we saw Elon Musk become the world’s first trillionaire he went public with Space X and investors piled in. One of Musk’s aims is to try and populate Mars and it is alluded to by Benedict Cumberbatch at the start of the trailer for ‘How to Live on Earth’ and having had a short cinema release you can mow see it for free!
A vision of hope…
It is an ambitious and hopeful documentary, taking viewers on an awe-inspiring journey and exploring how humanity can build a safe and thriving future by working with nature, not against it. Billed as “the world’s greatest how-to video”, the film features inspirational, cutting-edge stories and powerful cinematography from around the world to reveal how humans are learning to team up with nature to solve our biggest challenges. Heart-warming, entertaining, energising, the film presents a hopeful vision of a future within reach – one in which nature thrives, and so do we.
The film offers the ultimate hack: how to fix a healthy and prosperous existence for our species on this planet. The lead contributors include Xiye Bastida, a Mexican climate justice activist, Dan O’Neill, a field biologist, wildlife filmmaker, and explorer, and Sam Kass, a former White House chef and senior policy advisor on nutrition, who all share fascinating stories that bring to life the extraordinary value of nature and the jeopardy of a world without it.
The film is directed by Fredi Devas who has made several terrific documentaries including Planet Earth II with David Attenborough and this looks a thought provoking call to to action as the world seems to be disintegrating into turmoil and disaster.
How to see Howe to live on Earth for free….
To watch “HOW TO LIVE ON EARTH” for free as it will premiere on YouTube Sunday 20th September 2026 at 7pm BST inviting audiences around the world to tune in together for a global film event. The film’s YouTube release will feature an exclusive end track from Grammy-winning artist Imogen Heap.
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Here’s the trailer….
