Flow (For the Love Of Water) movie - 20 Oct - Peterborough

[jaqeboy]

A good opportunity to review the issues of rights to water with a bunch of concerned foks in Peterborough,
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REMINDER - Monday, October 20th , 7:00 PM 
ONE NIGHT ONLY

Premier NH screening of "FLOW " (For the Love of Water).

At Peterborough Community Theater, 6 School St.

This award-winning documentary examines concerns regarding access to the world's dwindling fresh water supply while asking 'Can anyone really own water?"  Peterborough Community Theater, 6 School St. $6.00 for seniors and children, $7.00 for students with an ID, and $8.00 for adults. Sponsored by Worldview and the Peterborough Community Theater. Proceeds to benefit local sustainability education programs. For more info, go to: www.flowthefilm.com/ or call: 603-924-9750.

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For Immediate Release: October 4, 2008                 

PETERBOROUGH --- On Monday, October 20th at 7 pm the Peterborough Community Theater is hosting the premier New Hampshire screening of FLOW. The theater is located at 6 School Street in downtown Peterborough.

FLOW is director Irena Salina's award-winning documentary investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st Century – access to the world's dwindling fresh water supply.

The documentary asks the question: "Can anyone really own water?" Interviews with scientists and other experts of water scarcity identify the scope and impacts of the growing problem. The film also introduces many of the governmental and corporate perpetrators promoting privatization. FLOW shows how the privatization of water has jeopardized the way of life for entire populations, and how local action can challenge a cartel of giant water corporations.

FLOW gives viewers a look at the people and institutions providing practical solutions to the water dilemma. It presents inspiring stories of community-based initiatives, both here in the U.S. and abroad, that are effectively implementing change as well as stories about others developing new technologies, which are fast becoming blueprints for a successful global and economic turnaround.

In our region, communities across New England continue to feel pressure from homegrown and foreign-owned companies that are seeking to take control of water resources.

"Advocates for local sustainability are waking up to water privatization issues," said John Friede of Worldview, the film's sponsor, adding "Policy makers are quickly learning that it is responsible and prudent to take proactive measures before its too late."

Funds raised from this screening will be used to support the educational programs of Worldview, a Peterborough-based organization that promotes localization while linking environmental, economic and social justice issues. For more info, go to: www.flowthefilm.com/ or call: 603-924-9750.

[Daien]

Ah, wish I was home, I'd love to see this (off-island at the moment). Glad to see that you're posting interesting events.

[jaqeboy]

Thank, 'tine. Saw another good water movie over at the Friends meetinghouse in Dover called: Thirst. I think it's an important issue for libs to get a grip on - there are obviously a lot of people interested in water!