Avi Lewis’ documentary based on the Naomi Klein’s book about global warming will open in the US in early October following its Toronto world premiere on September 13.

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FilmBuff handles worldwide sales and presold all Canadian rights to Video Services Corp, while Abramorama and FilmBuff will distribute in the US.

This Changes Everything shot in nine countries over four years and profiles seven communities dealing with climate change triggered by fossil fuel extraction.

Special one-off screenings will take place in major cities across Europe on September 26 in the run-up to the UN climate talks in Paris in November.

Klein narrates the film and the executive producer roaster includes Alfonso Cuarón, Danny Glover and Seth MacFarlane.