PÖFF30 | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | 6-22 november 2026 | Cinema Artis
In the documentary film „Jason’s Box“ we follow climate scientist Jason Box to Greenland. For many years, he has traveled to Greenland to verify the results of his measuring stations on the melting ice sheet. Now he believes that all the collected facts aren’t enough to raise people’s awareness of global warming. He decides to take action himself. He is setting out to plant trees along the ice sheet with Greenlanders and volunteers. No tree has ever grown here, global warming now makes it possible. But he soon realises that his commitment is not universally welcomed.
„Jason’s Box“ tells the story of a climate expert who becomes a climate activist. The film is set in the tension between environmental and socio-political issues, in a place where dreams meet reality and the past reflects the future.
In cinema 11/9/2026
PÖFF: Jason's Box
Jason's Box
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Genre
Drama, Documentary
Director
Michael Strassburger
Run time
1h 28min
Cast
Jason Box
Genre
Drama, Documentary
Director
Michael Strassburger
Run time
1h 28min
Cast
Jason Box
PÖFF30 | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | 6-22 november 2026 | Cinema Artis
In the documentary film „Jason’s Box“ we follow climate scientist Jason Box to Greenland. For many years, he has traveled to Greenland to verify the results of his measuring stations on the melting ice sheet. Now he believes that all the collected facts aren’t enough to raise people’s awareness of global warming. He decides to take action himself. He is setting out to plant trees along the ice sheet with Greenlanders and volunteers. No tree has ever grown here, global warming now makes it possible. But he soon realises that his commitment is not universally welcomed. „Jason’s Box“ tells the story of a climate expert who becomes a climate activist. The film is set in the tension between environmental and socio-political issues, in a place where dreams meet reality and the past reflects the future.
In the documentary film „Jason’s Box“ we follow climate scientist Jason Box to Greenland. For many years, he has traveled to Greenland to verify the results of his measuring stations on the melting ice sheet. Now he believes that all the collected facts aren’t enough to raise people’s awareness of global warming. He decides to take action himself. He is setting out to plant trees along the ice sheet with Greenlanders and volunteers. No tree has ever grown here, global warming now makes it possible. But he soon realises that his commitment is not universally welcomed. „Jason’s Box“ tells the story of a climate expert who becomes a climate activist. The film is set in the tension between environmental and socio-political issues, in a place where dreams meet reality and the past reflects the future.
Info
Rating
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Production year
2026
Global distributor
Rise and Shine World Sales
Local distributor
Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival MTÜ
In cinema
11/9/2026