February Film: “The Power of Community”

The Power of Community

The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil Tuesday, February 21 at 7 pm Mockingbird Restaurant, 123 W. Beverley Street, downtown Staunton 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 … [Read more...]

January film: Food Stamped

Food Stamped Poster

Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. Through their adventures they consult with members of U.S. Congress, food justice organizations, nutrition experts, and people living on food stamps to take a deep look at America’s broken food system. (62 minutes) “I love this film! … [Read more...]

December film: Carbon Nation

Carbon Nation poster

Tuesday, December 20 at 7pm (doors open at 5:30 for dinner) Mockingbird Restaurant, 123 W. Beverley Street, Staunton Admission free, $5 suggested donation Carbon nation is a documentary movie about climate change SOLUTIONS. Even if you doubt the severity of the impact of climate change or just don't buy it at all, this is still a compelling and relevant film that illustrates how SOLUTIONS … [Read more...]

November film: YERT

YERT movie poster

Tuesday, November 15, 7pm, at the Mockingbird in downtown Staunton YERT (Your Environmental Road Trip): 50 States. 1 Year. Zero Garbage? Called to action by a planet in peril, three friends hit the road - traveling with hope, humor, and all of their garbage - to explore every state in America (the good, the bad...and the weird) in search of the extraordinary innovators and citizens who are … [Read more...]