- Event:
- Beyond Pollution
- Start:
- March 16, 2012 12:00 pm
- End:
- March 16, 2012 2:00 pm
- Cost:
- Free http://www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org
- Phone:
- 202-342-2564
- Email:
- info@enviroflmfest.org
- Updated:
- March 13, 2012
- Venue:
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, A-5 Auditorium
- Phone:
- (202) 727-0321
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Address:
Google Map -
901 G St., NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
BEYOND POLLUTION (USA, 2012, 90 min.)
World Premiere A firsthand investigation of BP’s disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, this film uncovers what really happened, why it happened and who benefited from the catastrophe. The production team traveled across the gulf coast interviewing environmental experts, government authorities, fishermen, scientists, drilling engineers and key BP contractors. Beyond Pollution examines the economic impact and health effects this tragedy will have on the local communities, both immediate and long term. Narrated by Dean Cain. Directed by Barker White. Produced by Barker White, Harper Robinson and Chris Shaw.?
Introduced by Turner Freeman, Adult Librarian, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Discussion with filmmakers Barker White, Harper Robinson and Chris Shaw and David E. Guggenheim, The Ocean Doctor and Senior Fellow, The Ocean Foundation.
Ticket/Reservation Info:
FREE. No reservations required.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, A-5 Auditorium
901 G St., NW
(Metro: Gallery Place/ Chinatown, 9th & G Sts. exit or Metro Center, 11th & G Sts. exit.)
