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Kiss the Ground reveals that, by regenerating the world\u2019s soils, we can completely and rapidly stabilize Earth\u2019s climate, restore lost ecosystems and create abundant food supplies. Using compelling graphics and visuals, along with striking NASA and NOAA footage, the film artfully illustrates how, by drawing down atmospheric carbon, soil is the missing piece of the climate puzzle.<\/p>\n

This movie is positioned to catalyze a movement to accomplish the impossible \u2013 to solve humanity\u2019s greatest challenge, to balance the climate and secure our species future.<\/p>\n

Director Biography –\u00a0Josh Tickell, Rebecca Tickell<\/span><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>JOSH TICKELL is an author, film director and expert on sustainability.<\/p>\n

In 1997 Tickell captured global attention by driving a French Fry oil-powered \u201cVeggie Van\u201d across the United States and jumpstarting the biodiesel revolution.<\/p>\n

His journey culminated in 2008 with the release of his first feature film, FUEL. FUEL won the Sundance Audience Award for Best Documentary, was shortlisted for an Oscar, was screened in the White House and was released theatrically globally. Tickell and his wife and directing partner, Rebecca Tickell have released a number of award-winning environmental films including, The Big Fix and PUMP, Good Fortune and The Earthing Movie.<\/p>\n

In 2017, Tickell published his book, Kiss the Ground, How the Food You Eat Can Reverse Climate Change, Heal Your Body and Ultimately Save the World. An Amazon Bestseller in four categories, Kiss the Ground details how the effects of climate change can be reversed through regenerating the worlds soils. After 7 years of work, 2020 is the perfect year to launch Kiss the Ground (the documentary) narrated by environmental activist and actor, Woody Harrelson.
\nJosh\u2019s most recent book, The Revolution Generation \u2013 How Millennials can Save the World Before It\u2019s Too Late, gives young people the tools they need to reshape political power, change the climate conversation and, to save Planet Earth\u2019s ecosystems. The documentary of the same title is hosted and narrated by Michelle Rodriguez.<\/p>\n

REBECCA HARRELL TICKELL was on the basement floor of a monastery, covered in buckets of goo while giving birth to a giant squid-like baby that was trying to eat her. At that moment, the actress knew she was ready for a career change.<\/p>\n

As a young girl, Rebecca had a lead role in the Christmas classic, Prancer, a film that had touched many people\u2019s lives. Today, Rebecca Tickell is a director, producer, and environmental author and activist. She produced the 2008 Sundance Film Festival Audience award-winning, environmentally themed movie, FUEL, and co-directed\/produced The Big Fix, an Official Selection of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Rebecca\u2019s 2014 directorial debut (with husband Josh) was the critically acclaimed documentary, Pump, narrated by Jason Bateman. In 2016, Rebecca directed the John Paul DeJoria story, Good Fortune, as well as forthcoming documentaries Kiss the Ground, The Earthing Movie and The Revolution Generation with her husband Josh.<\/p>\n

After spending several years investigating and documenting the impact and root cause of the 2010 BP oil spill, Rebecca became ill and was left with permanent damage from exposure to the oil and dispersant in the atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Today, Rebecca and Josh live with their two children on a working ranch near Santa Barbara. They are committed to lives of optimal health for themselves, their children, and the planet.<\/p>\n

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