Where to watch We are Traffic! (1999)

Story

This documentary explores the rise of Critical Mass, a decentralised cycling movement that emerged in San Francisco in 1992. Driven by concerns over traffic congestion, air pollution, and aggressive driving, cyclists began organising group rides to advocate for alternative transportation options. What started as a local initiative in one city eventually spread to over 200 cities across 14 countries, becoming a global phenomenon that challenges conventional attitudes toward urban mobility.

Why watch

• Documentary examining a grassroots social movement and its global impact
• Directed by Ted White; explores urban transportation and environmental activism
• 50-minute film offering insight into cycling advocacy and city planning issues

Good for: Viewers interested in documentaries about social movements, urban issues, and cycling culture; certificate status unknown, so check before watching with children.