'' Racing Extinction '' is a 2015 documentary about the ongoing Anthropogenic mass extinction of species and the efforts from scientists , activists and journalists to document it by Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos , who directed the documentary '' The Cove '' ( 2009 ) . The film received one Academy Award nomination , for Best Original Song , and one Emmy nomination . '' Racing Extinction '' premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival , followed by limited theater release , with worldwide broadcast premiere on The Discovery Channel in 220 countries or territories on December 2 , 2015
2015 Sundance Film Festival
2015 Sundance Film Festival
Racing Extinction