Post-Movie Followup

This viewing was a great success, and we would like to thank everyone who took time out of their weekend to join us.

Here are some good links on the topic of peak oil

Community Solutions (maker of tonight's movie)

http://www.communitysolution.org/

 

Post Carbon Institute

http://postcarbon.org/

 

Richard Heinberg: author

http://www.richardheinberg.com/museletter

Saturday July 26, 2008 - "Power of Community"

http://www.powerofcommunity.org/

DFSC will be screening the acclaimed documentary, "Power of Community (How Cuba Survived Peak Oil)"

Join us at Papi's Pizza (1816 Hewitt Ave.) for an evening of (no-host) pizza and beer as we learn about one country's early response to an impending energy crisis.

From the good folks at Community Solutions:

"When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half - and food by 80 percent - people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call "The Special Period." The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis - the massive reduction of fossil fuels - is an example of options and hope."

Please make the most of the evening by coming early to order your food and beverage prior to the start of the movie at 7:00PM.

Screening Quotes

A very graphic presentation of how Cubans have adapted to limited energy resources and the continued and strengthened US embargo.

Essential for providing hope to the Peak Oil problem which is essential to motivate people.

A real-life reality film about a disaster coming to your town - what would you do?

Must see for survival in the next energy age beyond oil.

Location:

Papi's Pizza

http://www.papis-pizza.com/

1816 Hewitt Ave

Everett, WA 98201

Date:

Saturday July 26, 2008

Time:

6:00pm - Arrive, order pizza, and reward yourself with a good seat for getting there early
7:00pm - Film begins
8:00pm - Post film discussion

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