Prophecy (1979)

An idealistic medical doctor takes some time off from his activities as a clinician to travel to a countryside area in the role of environmental inspector. There has been an ongoing conflict between a paper manufacturing company and some Native Americans, and environmental analysis is hoped to settle the dispute.

Grim ecological fiction. The issues it brings forth are really important, and the narrative and imagery are gripping and even shocking at times. Despite all that, I do not think films are an effective way of dealing with those matters. It just tends to alienate people, instead of motivating them. This includes me, as I do not consider myself to be any different from most people.

Rating: 50