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 “Relocalization” Film Series begins May 16
Monadnock Institute for Community Advancement and Sustainability (MICAS) is sponsoring a 4-week film series on the topic of relocalization, which focuses on how we can become more self-reliant with economics and natural resources. We are kicking off relocalization projects at our June 8 (Thursday, 7pm, Keene Unitarian Universalist Church), with input from interested community members -- please join us!
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 7pm at the Keene Unitarian Universalist Church on Washington St. Discussion follows each showing. Cost is free; donations will be accepted. Download the PDF flyer by clicking on the image to the right (113kb).
 May 16: Independent America: The Two Lane Search For Mom & Pop
Two former network news journalists create their own road movie across the United States. More than ever it seems like it's Independent America vs. Corporate Chain store America. They searched for those pressure points along with their Black lab Miles in some of the most scenic, least traveled corners of the country. They endeavored to make their 55-day trip without setting one tire on an interstate highway – without setting one foot inside a corporate chain restaurant, motel or store. (81 minutes)
 May 23: The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1990, Cuba lost of over half of its oil imports and survived. This has become known as "The Special Period” when Cuba made the astounding transition from large farms or plantations and reliance on fossil-fuel-based pesticides and fertilizers, to small organic farms and urban gardens. Cuba essentially went from a highly industrial society to a sustainable one. This film gives hope to the developed world as it wakes up to the consequences of being hooked on oil. (53 minutes)
 May 30: Permaculture – 2 shorts
1. Farming With Nature -- Between the pinetree monocultures of Austria, Sepp Holzer built a fishpond system with his own water power station, planted 9000 fruit trees of the most various kinds in connection with many other plants to support each other (plant families). Thirty different types of potatoes, many different grains, fruits, vegetables, herbs and wildflowers are growing just about everywhere - in the forest, on extremely steep hills, on rocky soil, on pathways, around ponds, as well as raised beds. All without pesticides, herbicides or fertilizer. (37 minutes)
2. Aquaculture -- The Synergy of Man and nature -- Sepp Holzer on the synergy of land and water. – (30 minutes)
 June 6: Thirst
Is water part of a shared "commons," a human right for all people? Or is it a commodity to be bought, sold, and traded in a global marketplace? "Thirst" tells the stories of communities in Bolivia, India, and the United States that are asking these fundamental questions. (62 minutes)
For more information, call 357-5848
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