Reviews
Hollywood Reporter THE WORLD WE WANT
With rampant financial discord across the globe, ages-long conflicts still ongoing
and a planet riding the quick train to environmental decay, sometimes it can feel
like the world is doomed; hopeless. I'll admit to my own cynicism and be honest that,
on a day-to-day basis, the negative issues in the various corners of the globe feel
too huge for anybody to have an honest impact. And that's why we need a film like
"The World We Want" to combat this feeling of insignificant human incompetance. (more)
Entertainment Insiders
Positively Inspiring
“The World We Want” is probably the most positive film I’ve seen all year.
Following children from various parts of the globe as they compete in the Project Citizen
International Showcase, Director Patrick Davidson delivers a bouncy and bright view
of young activists ages 11 to 16. And even though the mood is very cheery,
some of the stories will creep up on you tugging at your heartstrings ...
Word Press
AFI FEST…”The World We Want” an inspiring documentary about children
effecting positive change in the world!
If given the golden opportunity, can mere children rise up and tackle social
and political issues - that have challenged their parents for years -
and effect real change? After screening “The World We Want” -
an uplifting documentary which premiered at the AFI Fest this afternoon -
I wholeheartedly assert that the answer is a resounding “yes” (more)
The Bucket Blog
This is a cleverly-structured and eye-opening (if not enlightening) documentary on
the various problems the world faces, always involving and never preachy.
The movie works well because it's told from the perspective of teenagers
trying to tackle world-problems through a universal school project ... (more)
http://thebucketblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/afi-fest-2008-day-nine-part-1.html
Hollywood Jesus
Out of the Lives of Babes
"I think children can solve almost any problem, or, at least, they can push adults to solve it."
These words from a Russian teenager express the spirit of The World We Want,
a documentary about Project Citizen,an international educational project in which teens
identify problems in their communities and work toward a solution ... (more)
wehonews (West Hollywood)
Patrick Davidson’s important new film The World We Want gives hope for the future through
the efforts of our youth. Unburdened by fear of authority, the documentary follows teens
throughout the world as they attempt to improve
their lives and the lives of those around them. (more)
http://wehonews.com/z/wehonews/archive/page.php?articleID=2844
AFI Daily News
Audience Award winner: THE WORLD WE WANT What sets the film apart from the traditional documentary is that it’s message is on a global level.
Every child in the film is united by
their hopes and aspirations. “They are all passionate and
excited about
what they are doing, they smile, they hug each other, they love,” says
Davidson.
It is nearly impossible to walk away from this film unmoved
and uninspired by the missions
and passions of the teenage activists
who are all amazingly only between the ages of 11 and 16 ... (more)
http://blog.afi.com/afifest/index.php/2008/11/10/audience-award-winner-the-world-we-want/
(Note from producer/director Patrick Davidson: This review in the AFI Daily News was written by
16 year old high school student Morgan Blah).
Ventura County Star
Camarillo filmmaker earns Audience Award
Student activists seek change in "The World We Want"
The 100-minute documentary showcases student civics projects in which children identify
local problems and possible solutions, from teenage gambling and school violence
to education for special-needs students. Final AFI attendance figures are not in yet,
but "we had from 40,000 to 45,000 people viewing the 154 films,"
said AFI publicist John Wildman on Monday. He said the Audience Award was "quite an honor" ... (more)
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