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In 'Don't Look Up,' director Adam McKay makes allegorical plea to follow climate science

PBS, 21 Jan 2022
Climate change and comedy might not seem like a natural pairing, but a new film combines the two to create a parable about how our society is responding to the climate crisis. William Brangham recently spoke to Adam McKay, director of comedies like “Anchorman,” “Vice” and “The Big Short,” about his latest hit, “Don’t Look Up.” This report is part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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