Climate in Therapy – Hot Docs 2025
April 24 to May 4, 2025
FILM FESTIVAL
Hot Docs
Hot Docs 2025
PROGRAMME
World Showcase
AWARDS
Best Mid-Length Documentary
Seven climate scientists are invited to group therapy in Climate in Therapy. There are more than 20,000 climate scientists worldwide, and the approach to science often sees emotion as irrational. Psychotherapist Richard Beck invites seven of these scientists to join a sharing circle and share their feelings about climate change.
Climate in Therapy Synopsis
Climate in Therapy is a documentary directed by Nathan Grossman. The film takes a fly-on-the-wall approach by being present for a series of group therapy sessions with seven climate scientists. The question asked by psychotherapist Richard Beck is whether being smart gets in the way of being human beings and sharing their feelings.
My Thoughts on Climate in Therapy
Running at just over an hour, Climate in Therapy doesn’t delve too deeply into the anxieties that result from researching. However, some of the climate scientists in the film stand out more than others, particularly an Earth scientist named Sonali, who at one point is seen having a one-on-one session with Richard Beck. Ultimately, Climate in Therapy shows that even those who are supposed to be doing something about climate change are allowed to share their feelings and uncertainty about the future.
