''To the End'' is a 2022 American documentary film directed by

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. The film focuses on

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and features U.S. Representative

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, the co-founder of the

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, executive director of the

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, and

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, the climate policy director for the

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. The film debuted at the

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and was presented at the

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in June 2022.

Reception

While the film was generally well received by critics, the film failed to meet expectations at the box office. During its opening weekend, the film was shown on 120 screens across the United States, earning $9,667.

References

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