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The Welcome Table

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We are on the verge of one of the largest mass migrations in human history, and for many, it has already begun. One out of every three people will lose their homes due to climate change, making climate displacement one of the defining crises of our time. THE WELCOME TABLE tells the story of climate migrants across six continents, centering the voices and experiences of survivors on the front lines of the climate crisis while asking hard questions such as "where will we be safe?," "where will my family be safe?," and "how do we welcome those in harm's way?" With the powerful music of John Boutté and other legendary New Orleans artists, Fox brings together people from around the world who have lost their homes, safety, or stability to a changing planet, and asks audiences to imagine a more generous response to a crisis that continues to reshape lives. From the United States to the Caribbean, Italy, Kenya, Peru, Brazil, and Australia, the film traces the devastating human consequences of a changing climate -- from hurricanes and floods to droughts, rising seas, and the impact of extractive industries on Indigenous communities. Through intimate first-hand accounts, THE WELCOME TABLE captures the resilience and perseverance of communities amid life-altering upheaval and a world which increasingly chooses to build walls of exclusion in response. The film culminates in a massive singing celebration on the New Orleans levee, where a 1,000-foot table serves as a powerful expression of connection and resistance.

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Josh Fox

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John Boutte

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Josh Fox

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John Cameron Mitchell

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Don Vappie

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Sabine McCalla

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Synopsis We are on the verge of one of the largest mass migrations in human history, and for many, it has already begun. One out of every three people will lose their homes due to climate change, making climate displacement one of the defining crises of our time. THE WELCOME TABLE tells the story of climate migrants across six continents, centering the voices and experiences of survivors on the front lines of the climate crisis while asking hard questions such as "where will we be safe?," "where will my family be safe?," and "how do we welcome those in harm's way?" With the powerful music of John Boutté and other legendary New Orleans artists, Fox brings together people from around the world who have lost their homes, safety, or stability to a changing planet, and asks audiences to imagine a more generous response to a crisis that continues to reshape lives. From the United States to the Caribbean, Italy, Kenya, Peru, Brazil, and Australia, the film traces the devastating human consequences of a changing climate -- from hurricanes and floods to droughts, rising seas, and the impact of extractive industries on Indigenous communities. Through intimate first-hand accounts, THE WELCOME TABLE captures the resilience and perseverance of communities amid life-altering upheaval and a world which increasingly chooses to build walls of exclusion in response. The film culminates in a massive singing celebration on the New Orleans levee, where a 1,000-foot table serves as a powerful expression of connection and resistance.
Director
Josh Fox
Producer
Josh Fox, Gabrielle Alicino, Douglas Chapman, Molly Gandour, Darren Dean
Screenwriter
Josh Fox
Distributor
HBO Max
Production Co
HBO Documentary Films, International WOW Company
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 23, 2026