Ian Somerhalder Celebrates Launch Of ‘Common Ground’ On Amazon Prime After 14-Year Journey
Actor shares emotional milestone as environmental documentary finally reaches streaming platform
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Actor and environmental activist Ian Somerhalder has announced the official release of his long-awaited documentary “Common Ground” on Amazon Prime Video, marking the culmination of what he describes as a 14-year journey to bring the project to audiences worldwide.
In an enthusiastic Instagram post shared on April 22nd, Somerhalder expressed his excitement about the film finally being available for streaming, writing: “Wow! @commongroundfilm is out on @primevideo RIGHT NOW. 14 yrs I’ve waited for this moment!”
The Film’s Mission
According to Somerhalder, “Common Ground” aims to present solutions to climate issues while supporting economic growth. In his announcement, he mentioned collaborating with director Rebecca Tickell to share what he calls “the eureka moment you BEEN WAITING FOR for the pathway to FIX our climate and heal our families while making a TON of MONEY!”
The images accompanying the post show Somerhalder and Tickell appearing on what appears to be a morning news program in Los Angeles, where they were promoting the documentary’s release.
The actor’s passion for the project is evident in his emphatic statement: “TODAY IS THE DAY OUR LIVES CHANGE. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST AND WATCH OUR FILM @commongroundfilm!”
Environmental Advocacy Journey
This release marks a significant milestone in Somerhalder’s environmental activism work. The actor, best known for his roles in TV series like “The Vampire Diaries” and “Lost,” has increasingly dedicated his career to environmental causes in recent years.
In a previous Instagram post from April 16, Somerhalder shared an image of himself as Damon Salvatore from “The Vampire Diaries” set in the 1940s, drawing a connection between that era and current agricultural practices. He wrote about how the dismantled munitions and war machines after World War II were repurposed to “wage a NEW war here on American soil. On the American farm.”
In that same post, he explained that “Common Ground” would show how “We are about to shift our agricultural machine into a regenerative carbon-capture machine that is in harmony with nature. Where millions of Americans win not just a few greedy ones.”
Star-Studded Documentary
The documentary features an impressive lineup of contributors alongside Somerhalder. According to earlier promotional posts, the film includes appearances by Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Jason Momoa (tagged as @prideofgypsies), spiritual leader Sadhguru, Dr. Mark Hyman, musician Jason Mraz, and others.
The release coincided with Earth Day (April 22), which included a special live Q&A session on YouTube featuring the directors Josh and Rebecca Tickell, along with many of the film’s participants.
Broader Impact
“Common Ground” appears to be the successor to the earlier documentary “Kiss the Ground,” with both films being released simultaneously on Amazon Prime Video. According to promotional materials, the films focus on regenerative agriculture as a solution for climate issues, health concerns, and economic opportunity.
The documentary is positioned as not just informational but transformative, with Somerhalder emphasizing in his announcement post that “TODAY IS THE DAY OUR LIVES CHANGE.”
With the film now available for streaming, audiences worldwide can evaluate for themselves whether “Common Ground” delivers on its promise to provide practical solutions to environmental challenges while creating economic opportunities.
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