To those with the fire,
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For Immediate Release: January 22, 2021

Media Contact: Joshua B. Pribanic, INVISIBLE HAND director, 419-202-8503, joshua@publicherald.org — Melissa Troutman, INVISIBLE HAND director, 724-388-0464, melissa@publicherald.org

Rights of Nature Film INVISIBLE HAND Wins Three Best Documentary Awards

INVISIBLE HAND, a new film from Mark Ruffalo, Joshua Boaz Pribanic and Melissa A. Troutman on the Rights of Nature movement has now won three best documentary awards: Best Documentary Feature from the Hollywood Verge Film Awards, Spotlight Documentary Film Awards’ Gold Award, and Accolade Global Film Competition Award of Excellence for Documentary.

The awards “seek outstanding independent films based upon their originality and ability to tell a compelling story,” and celebrate “incredible films” that receive the highest scores.

“We love independent films. We love genuine storytelling that doesn’t play by the rules,” reads Hollywood Verge Film Awards bio. “We could care less about movies with big name actors. Production value doesn’t matter as much as story and originality of vision.”

“The Spotlight Documentary Film Awards is dedicated to promoting experienced and new documentary filmmakers through a unique and important international film competition,” says their website.

“Our festivals receive thousands of submissions. Winning top Accolade honors places your work as filmmakers with exceptional talent – including Oscar, Emmy and BAFTA winners. The judging standards are high and winning means the craft and creativity exhibited by your film is exceptional and stands above other productions.”

Audiences have said INVISIBLE HAND is a “game changing” story about Rights of Nature and global battle between capitalism and democracy. Last Born in the Wilderness host Patrick Farnsworth has called the film “really, really beautiful” and “incredibly moving.”

“We are honored to receive these awards for documenting the Rights of Nature story,” said Pribanic. “This is a turning point in the story of our culture, where the Indigenous legacy that once protected this land can resurface to take on capitalism and defend Nature’s rights.”

“Many, many people donated to this grassroots film project – too many to name. Thank you to everyone who has helped us create this groundbreaking documentary,” said Troutman.

Award-winning Actor Mark Ruffalo is Executive Producer and co-narrates the film.

“What this documentary is offering is a way forward. You hear time and time again that a corporation has the rights of a person. The idea that Nature has no rights whatsoever is absurd,” exclaimed Ruffalo.

INVISIBLE HAND will see its Australian Premiere at the Transitions Film Festival from February 23rd through March 15th. Ruffalo and filmmakers are also hosting a Youth International Screening and Rights of Nature discussion on March 13th with ten international youth organizations.

To learn more about INVISIBLE HAND, visit https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/.

To learn more about Joshua Pribanic, visit: https://publicherald.org/about/team/joshua-b-pribanic/

To learn more about Melissa Troutman, visit: https://publicherald.org/about/team/melissa-troutman/

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