In academia and scientific research circles The University of Colorado is known for its world class climate change work. How to get that research outside the scientific realm and into the public consciousness? CU decided on a series of documentary films which pulled no punches and delivered straight truths about subjects ranging from western drought to coastal sea level rise to damaging insect infestation. The films highlighted smart interviews with ground breaking CU research scientists. The University took a chance and went beyond the boundaries of its geographic footprint and explored topics across the country where its research has an impact. The result- an incisive look at an unsettling subject coming to the forefront of public awareness. The University of Colorado stood out.