This week, we’re sharing 5 streaming documentaries about living sustainably that will make a stubborn friend or relative see that it may be worth her while to eat local, and ditch the Roundup.

Everyone has a friend, or a family member who is totally convinced that the world is fine. Global warming? NBD. Conservation? Don’t bother! Pesticide use? Well, it makes the grass greener, so I’m OK with it. But these documentaries illustrate another reality.

Streaming on Netflix

1. “Tiny: A Story About Living Small”: This documentary follows a young couple as they build a small house. Oh, and did I mention that the enviro-duo has absolutely no construction experience? Free streaming with a subscription.

Streaming on Amazon

2. “I Am”: This thoughtful documentary follows Tom Shadyac, the film’s director, as he travels the world to discover how humans can live better. He seeks advice from spiritual and intellectual leaders during his journey. This film is available to rent from $3.99-4.99.

3. “Ingredients”: This stellar doc examines the farm-to-table movement. It also examines how local food movements, typically supported by chefs, farmers and activists, are slowly but surly changing the food system for the better. Cut up some fresh veggies and chow down while watching this inspiring film.

Streaming on Vudu

4. “Food Stamped”: In this documentary, Shira Potash, nutritionist, and Yoav, her husband, try to eat a healthy diet on a food stamp budget. The duo speaks with members of congress, nutrition experts, food stamp recipients and food justice advocates to get the real scoop on the lifestyle they’re documenting. Available to rent for $2.99.

Streaming on Hulu

5. “Vanishing of the Bees”: In this documentary, David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes, commercial beekeepers, struggle to keep bees healthy as they trek across the United States to fulfill their pollination contracts. The film also examines why honeybees are disappearing all over the world. Scientists and organic beekeepers give their guesses as to what is causing the baffling disappearances, but no clear “final” answer is ever found. Streaming for free.

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Do you enjoy streaming movies online as much as I do? If so, you’re going to love this post.

I’ve rounded up a few available streaming movies online now that I think stand out from the downloadable pack.

Video streaming service: Hulu

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1. Classic: “Reefer Madness” was released in 1938 as a propaganda film. This classic piece of cinema tells the tale of the terrible things that can happen when young people smoke marijuana. Since its release, it has become a cult classic. The movie is known for its over-the-top acting. This movie is available on Hulu and is free to screen.

2. Documentary: Everyone knows Deepak Chopra is one of the people to research when you’re feeling lost. So, if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed today, give the documentary, “The Happiness Prescription: The Secret to Experiencing a Joyful Life” a try. The film examines how humans can find true happiness. This title is available on Hulu plus and is free with a subscription.

Video streaming service: Amazon Prime (titles are free with subscription)

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3. Comedy: All Buffyheads will appreciate this film. Joss Whedon’s “Much Ado About Nothing” was released in 2013 to a lot of critical praise. This modern retelling of Shakespeare’s classic will capture your interest and perhaps turn you on to other tales of the Bard of Avon.

4. Documentary: “The Stories We Tell” is full of twists and turns and tells the story of a family. But as we all know, every family has a lot of stories to tell, and discovering which stories are fact, and which are myth, can be quite difficult.

Streaming video service: Netflix (titles are free with subscription)

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5. Comedy: “Three Men and a Baby” was, quite possibly, one of my favorite films to watch growing up. The 1987 film stars Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson, and follows the men while they learn how to raise — and learn to care for — a baby who mysteriously ends up at their front door.

6. Thriller: “Escape From Tomorrow” is a 2013 movie that was filmed in Disney World — without Disney’s permission. This low-budget movie was filmed in black and white, and follows a a husband/father during a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth as he begins to lose his mind.

Streaming video service: Vudu

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7. Drama/Sci-Fi/Romance: “Her,” a 2014 film directed by Spike Jonze, was lauded as one of the year’s best films. It follows a lonely writer (Joaquin Phoenix) who begins to develop an intimate relationship with his operating system (voiced by Scarlett Johansson).

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