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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Tuesday, October 18, 7pm at the Mockingbird in downtown Staunton. In the valleys of Appalachia, a battle is being fought over a mountain. It is a battle with severe consequences that affect every American, regardless of their social status, economic background or where they live. It is a battle that has taken many lives and continues to do so the longer it is waged. It is a battle over protecting … [Read more...]
On Tuesday, September 20 at 7pm come see The Economics of Happiness, which describes a world moving in two opposing directions. Which way will you go? … [Read more...]
On Tuesday, August 16 we're showing Mondovino, a documentary that explores the impact of globalization on the various wine-producing regions, and the influence of critics like Robert Parker and consultants like Michel Rolland in defining an international style. It pits the ambitions of large, multinational wine producers, in particular Robert Mondavi, against the small, single estate … [Read more...]
Join us for our next conversation in this three part series, "Beyond Green: Why Local Food is Just the Beginning," Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00pm. As the economy stagnates, many local families continue to face rising costs, unemployment, and home foreclosures. Now, with energy prices rising again, drivers also have to pay more and more to fill up their tanks. The media tells us things are … [Read more...]
On Tuesday, July 19 we're showing The Greenhorns, a documentary film that explores the lives of America's young farming community - its spirit, practices, and needs. It is the filmmaker's hope that by broadcasting the stories and voices of these young farmers, we can build the case for those considering a career in agriculture - to embolden them, to entice them, and to recruit them into farming. … [Read more...]
The final film in the summer season of the Local Motion Film Series happens at 7pm this Thursday, September 16, at the Mockingbird Restaurant Roots Music Hall. The Green House, Design It. Build It. Live It., a film by Liv Violette and Jason Scadron, is a documentary about the construction of the first carbon-neutral show house on the East Coast. It also captures the unique process of … [Read more...]
