Tri-City Independent Documentary Series
A monthly series of films that will open your eyes to what's right under your nose.
Admission always is free, and wheelchair accessible.
Tri-City Independent Documentary Series
A monthly series of films that will open your eyes to what's right under your nose.
Admission always is free, and wheelchair accessible.
Previously shown...
Saturday, September 08, 2012
Niles Discovery Church
255 H Street, Fremont, (at H and 3rd)
510:797:0895
Tipping Point
A discussion following the film will be led by Roland Hwang of the Natural Resources Defense Council, who appears in the film.
In an oil-scarce world, we know there are sacrifices to be made in the pursuit of energy. What no one expected was that a tiny Native community living down the river from Canada's tar sands would reach out to the world for help, and be heard.
For years, residents of Fort Chipewyan have been dying of rare forms of cancer. In order to protect their people, the downstream chiefs take their battle to the boardrooms of global oil companies, demanding change, and catch the attention of Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron.
This powerful documentary helps us understand the trade-offs Americans make to support their consumptive lifestyles.