A Nelson-based film producer bringing a new climate change documentary to Thames this week believes the issue can bring out the best in people.

The film ‘2 Degrees' explores climate change through the prism of climate justice – and is showing Thames on Wednesday, followed by a light supper and talk with co-producer Ange Palmer and Green MP Catherine Delahunty.

The film ‘2 Degrees' exploring climate change is showing at Thames this Wednesday.

Ange says she's interested in how people cope with the grief, anger and confusion that may arise when the reality of doomsday climate reports sink in.

'Personally, I'm way beyond depression and anxiety. In fact, I even feel good about this climate emergency – a time of emergence – because each morning when I awake I know that I will do the best that I can in the day ahead to address it in my own small ways.

'And that this is the most I can do…that any of us can do,” says Ange.

She says ‘2 Degrees' is a heart-wrenching political thriller set against the backdrop of the UN climate negotiations, leading into a real solution to the global climate challenge: the power of the people.

As the world waits in hope for a new dawn on climate change, it becomes chillingly clear governments aren't going to lead the way.

So if commitment to act won't come from above, perhaps the voices and actions of communities will bring the revolution that is needed.

The film then takes to the streets of a small Australian town, and follows the passionate efforts of local residents to replace the coal-fired power stations with solar thermal technology.

The mayor of the town, a formidable 80-year-old woman, leads the charge – and a determined crew of youth take their message to parliament more than 300km away, on foot.

Ange says while ‘An Inconvenient Truth' alerted the world to the problem of climate change, ‘2 Degrees' provides a gripping examination of the human costs, followed by the much-welcomed emergence of community-led solutions, culminating in an inspiring call to action for audiences worldwide.

'A good film provides a path for understanding and provokes dialogue; and audience responses so far tell us that this film does just that,” says Ange.

'So I feel we have achieved what we set out to do.”

Ange Palmer is currently touring New Zealand with the film.

After screenings she'll share her experiences of making the film, and speak about effective responses to the climate challenge.

The film won Best Bryon film at the Byron Bay International Film Festival earlier this year.

‘2 Degrees' screens in Thames at Thames Multiplex Cinema this Wednesday, September 3 at 5pm.

Entry is via donation, with a light supper of soup available afterwards –a long with the chance to talk with Catherine and Ange.

To learn more, visit the movie website here.