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Reel Power: Films Fueling the Energy Revolution

October 18, 2013 BY Molly Murphy

Reel Power brings you stories from the frontline of our energy future that will get your community talking and taking action. From a woman in Kentucky fighting for her homeplace against the ravages of mountaintop removal, to a Gulf Coast community banding together to save their land and culture – Reel Power films capture the voices of individuals and the strength of communities standing up for a just and sustainable future.

Reel Power films will be featured during Power Shift. Bidder 70 and Gasland Part II will screen on Saturday at 11:30 am. On Sunday at 10:15 am we’ll show sneak peeks of Citizen Koch and Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek. Each screening will have the filmmaker or leading organizer to facilitate a discussion on the film and issues afterwards. You can also find us at the organizational fair.

Power Shift Screening Schedule
Saturday at 11:30am
Bidder 70 (room 406)
Gasland Part II (room 407)

Sunday at 10:15am
Citizen Koch (room 406)
Come Hell or High Water (room 407)

 

 

Get Involved with Reel Power!
Take a bit of Power Shift back to your campus, community, or place of worship by hosting a screening of one or more of these powerful films to engage and activate your audience! Go to Reel-Power.org to choose a film, or films, and sign up to host a screening.

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