Josh Fox Documents Climate Migrants in Brazil for New Doc 'The Welcome Table'
The 'GasLand' director is on the ground in Sao Sebastiao, following disaster responders and survivors of catastrophic mudslides.
“It is my job to be the best person a survivor meets on the worst day of their lives.”
- Director
- Josh Fox
- Starring
- Leo Farah, Maria Antonia Civita
- Genre
- Documentary
Filmmaker Josh Fox is in Brazil filming a segment of his latest documentary, 'The Welcome Table,' which focuses on climate change migrants, according to a report from IndieWire. The new Josh Fox documentary is centered on the aftermath of catastrophic mudslides that ravaged the coastal city of Sao Sebastiao.
Fox, best known as the Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning director of the environmental film 'GasLand,' is on the ground following disaster specialist Leo Farah and local philanthropist Maria Antonia Civita. Their work forms the core of this film about community and resilience in the face of climate disaster.
What is 'The Welcome Table' about?
According to IndieWire, the documentary explores the "strange and mysterious thread that connects us all" in times of disaster. He arrived in Sao Sebastiao just after torrential rains triggered landslides that killed scores and displaced thousands, burying whole neighborhoods.
"To welcome people is to give the best that you have at that moment," disaster responder Leo Farah told Fox during filming. Farah elaborated on his mission, stating, "It is my job to be the best person a survivor meets on the worst day of their lives."
Who is Josh Fox?
Josh Fox is internationally recognized for his work on environmental issues and climate change. His film 'GasLand' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, won the Special Jury Prize, and was later nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary. He has since directed other climate-focused films, including 'Awake, A Dream from Standing Rock,' which was released by Netflix.
His latest project continues his long-standing focus on the human impact of environmental crises, this time through the lens of displacement and disaster response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Josh Fox filming 'The Welcome Table'?
Fox is filming a segment of the documentary in Brazil, specifically in and around Sao Sebastiao, a coastal city that experienced devastating mudslides.
Who are the main subjects of the documentary?
The film follows disaster specialist and first responder Leo Farah and philanthropist Maria Antonia Civita, who runs the local aid organization Verde Scola.
What happened in Sao Sebastiao?
The city experienced catastrophic rainfall and mudslides that killed many people, displaced thousands, and buried entire neighborhoods under mud.
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