Don Cheadle Becomes Executive Producer for Docuseries ‘Vs. Goliath’
Don Cheadle Joins Production Team of Documentary Series "Vs. Goliath"
Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle has joined the production team of the documentary series Vs. Goliath as an executive producer. The series, which focuses on climate justice, is being produced in collaboration with The Solutions Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing climate issues in frontline communities.
The series recently premiered at SeriesFest in Denver and is set to debut its third episode at the DC Environmental Film Festival today. Vs. Goliath tells the stories of everyday individuals from working-class communities across the United States who are taking bold action against the fossil fuel industry. It has garnered significant acclaim, winning both the Best Unscripted Pilot Award and the Audience Award for Best Unscripted Pilot at SeriesFest, and being selected for screenings at DOC NYC, DC/DOX, and the St. Louis International Film Festival.
“The climate crisis is not just about science,” Cheadle remarked. “It’s about justice, courage, and the people rising up to do what’s needed. Vs. Goliath spotlights communities that are being directly hurt by fossil fuel pollution, and refuse to be invisible. The series makes these communities the heroes of the battle and stays loyal to participant-driven storytelling. I’m honored to help amplify those voices.”
Vs. Goliath was co-created and directed by Sam Eilersten and Nate Birnbaum, with Maggie Lemere serving as co-director and Pulkit Datta as producer. The project received support from organizations like Fossil Free Media, Equation Campaign, Patagonia Inc., and The Redford Center. Cheadle is joined in the executive producer role by Jamie Henn, co-founder of 350.org; Marielle Olentine, co-executive director of Tikkun Olam; and Katie Redford of Equation Campaign.
The production team expressed their vision for the series in a statement: “We created Vs. Goliath to spotlight the heroes of the environmental justice movement—everyday people standing up to enormous odds. Having Don Cheadle join us as executive producer, with the incredible support of The Solutions Project, not only validates the urgency of this work but also brings powerful visibility to the people and stories featured in the series.”
