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Force of nature looks at the events that shaped david suzukis life and career. David suzuki at beatrice lake, force of nature, dir. Suzuki described this address, presented in 2010 to a. David suzuki holds 24 honorary degrees from academic institutions around the world and has written 48 books. Dec 02, 2011 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing force of nature. Joining together to achieve a common goal can be a powerful force for change. Pushing our kids out the door may be the best way to save the planet. Learn more about david suzuki at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. The nature of things is one of the most successful series in the history of canadian television, hosted by worldrenowned scientist, author and environmentalist david suzuki. The david suzuki movie 2010, a documentary about environmental activist david suzuki.