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Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line

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Set along the rivers of Oregon and the Columbia Gorge. We meet Lauren Regan, a criminal defense attorney using this same strategy to defend her clients, including social worker and Umatilla tribal elder, Cathy Sampson-Kruse, arrested for blocking a megaload carrying toxic materials.

DirectorsJan Haaken·Samantha Praus
ProducerTara Johnson-Medinger

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Cast · Directed by Jan Haaken

LR
Lauren Regan
Self
CS
Cathy Sampson-Kruse
Self
DC
Direlle Calica
Self

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Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line?

Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line on Netflix?

No, Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line for free?

Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line?

Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line is currently the latest film in the Necessity Collection.

Is there a prequel to Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line?

Yes — Necessity: Oil, Water & Climate Resistance (2019) comes before Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line in the Necessity Collection.

Is Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line part of a trilogy?

No — Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line is part of the Necessity Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Necessity Collection?

There are 2 films in the Necessity Collection: Necessity: Oil, Water & Climate Resistance (2019) and Necessity: Climate Justice & The Thin Green Line (2022).