Review of Kiss the Ground (2020) by Jasmineloriz — 16 Sep 2022

I can say that under the direction of Rebecca and Josh Tickell, Kiss the Ground is a truly moving cinematic experience. After watching this film, I felt a rejuvenated sense of power over our earth’s dire climate crisis for the first time in years.

The repeated message from Woody Harrelson, “the solution is right under our feet,” is not only catchy, but wholesome and optimistic. One scene that really had me getting emotional was seeing the change that actress Patricia Arquette helped create.

After all the natural disasters that hit Haiti, the water under the soil was becoming contaminated. This is not a problem that is exclusive to Haiti, but according to the documentary, 2.5 billion people around the world don’t have sanitation.

She taught communities in Haiti and Uganda how to create compostable toilets. This humanitarian act dually helps the planet and reduces disease in these communities. The healing nature of this documentary, towards our planet and our people, was what made this film worth the watch for me.

I highly recommend watching this film and experiencing that feeling for yourself.