Chatting up filmmaker Rob Stewart, REVOLUTION.

It’s just past 11 o’clock in the morning and I’ve made my way to Cafe Diplomatico or “The Dip” we’ve often referred to. It’s a main-stay along College Street where everyone from suits to moms with strollers and old timers like to hang out. It’s one of those joints where you can just be yourself. Just chill.

In REVOLUTION, Stewart send a message to not only adults but to the youth of today. “It’s their world and they can do something about it,” says Stewart. “I hope that when families and kids go and see this movie, they will realize that they too have a voice and they can make things happen.”

For example, kids in Saipan were so passionate about saving sharks after viewing his first film, that they wrote to their government officials. Here, at this small school, the voices of the children were heard and it made a difference. The government declared a ban.

But what else can kids do? Stewart is passionate about getting the message out that it doesn’t matter how big or small the effort — it is always worth it and every effort counts. It doesn’t matter what your background is or what your financial situation is because everyone has a voice.

Choose a cause that you’re interested in and learn more about it. See how you can help.

Form a club at school, with your friends, or your swim team.

Raise awareness even with events and raise some funds for your cause of choice.

Be mindful of your choices in what you consume. Where and how are you clothes made? How are the animals you eat treated? Is what you eat sustainable? Ask the questions. Just be aware.

Playing now in theatres across the country, REVOLUTION has grossed just over $130K in the first three days. With impressive pre-release group sales, the film continues to attract large numbers of students and educators in the week leading up to Earth Day. “The reaction to the film by youth has been amazing,” said Jim Sherry, President and Founder of D Films. “Their enthusiasm and love for the planet is inspiring and we hope that they continue to be ambassadors for the film and its message.”

In order to reflect the filmmakers’ push towards environmental education, $25,000; ten scholarships for $2,500 each will be awarded to Canadian students who are committed to creating a sustainable society for future generations–courtesy of D Films, NBC Universal and Metro, in a joint effort.

The award winning film REVOLUTION takes you on an epic adventure with filmmaker and activist Rob Stewart, Director of the groundbreaking documentary SHARKWATER. Join Rob as he embarks on a 4-year journey through 15 countries to find the key to empowering a sweeping conservation movement across Canada and the world. After travelling to some of Earth’s most beautiful and fragile ecosystems, learning from the top environmental scientists and participating in major protests and rallies across the globe, Rob leads us to the ultimate understanding – that the younger generation is our future, and hold the key to saving our species.