Chasing Coral: Ecomedia Discussion
Channel: Department of English, Arizona State University
Date: 08/05/2023

Film and Media Studies in the Department of English at ASU presented a screening of the hit Netflix documentary, “Chasing Coral” (2017). In the wake of our current climate crisis, ecological filmmaking and mediamaking is a growing space for transformative storytelling and critical inquiry. “Chasing Coral” is emblematic of recent efforts to bring awareness to our imperiled ocean ecosystems and the work that scientists are doing to address threats from ocean warming, acidification, and other anthropogenic disturbances.

Following the screening, ASU Assistant Professor Lisa Han (film and media studies) lead a discussion and Q&A with MG Hall, the climate impact coordinator at Exposure Labs, the film production company behind “Chasing Coral,” “Chasing Ice,” and “The Social Dilemma.” Joining them were ASU Assistant Professor Jacob Greene (writing, rhetoric and literacies) and PhD student Thomas Ingalls, a marine scientist working on coral reef research and management.