Important Environmental Films at the Artery
Event Description:
Houston Institute for Culture, The Artery and KPFT present an important Environmental Film Series
Sunday, October 19 - Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - Free and Open to the Public
All films 7:00pm (unless otherwise noted)
The Artery [http://www.arteryhouston.org]
5401 Jackson at Prospect, Houston, Texas 77004
FILM SCHEDULE
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Sunday, October 19
"The Water Front"
The story of Highland Park, Michigan, and the larger issues of water privatization and human rights.
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Tuesday, October 21
"Everything's Cool"
Examines the media strategies, on both sides, that have resulted in the US government's failure to take decisive action on global warming.
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Sunday, October 26
"Black Diamonds - Mountaintop Removal & The Fight For Coalfield Justice"
Examines the escalating drama in Appalachia over mountaintop removal mining.
With "Fighting Goliath: Texas Coal Wars", 8:20pm
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Tuesday, October 28
"King Corn"
By growing an acre of corn in Iowa two friends uncover the devastating impact that corn is having on the environment, public health and family farms.
Read film descriptions and reviews on line:
http://www.houstonculture.org/film/env_fall08.html
Learn more about Houston Institute for Culture:
http://www.houstonculture.org/resources/hifc.html
Event Sponsor:
Houston Institute for Culture and The Artery
Event Contact Name:
Mark Lacy
Event Website:
houstonculture.org/film/env_fall08.html
Event Fee:
Free, donations welcomed