He Gave Up Speaking, To Expand Environmental Consciousness; Oscar Contender ‘Planetwalker’ Documents Profound Journey Of John Francis

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• John Francis, the subject of 'Planetwalker', took a 17-year vow of silence to draw attention to environmental issues, only communicating through sign language and a banjo.
• The documentary, directed by Dominic Gill and Nadia Gill, has been generating awards buzz and critical acclaim for its poignant portrayal of Francis' profound personal journey and its timely environmental message.