WHAT: Film Screening: The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil Documentary Screening
WHEN: THURS, FEB 18, 2016
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
DESCRIPTION: FREE screening of The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil!
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 creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call “The Special Period.” Screening is Free and organic popcorn is provided. A short discussion about the film follows the screening.
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This film is part of Viroqua Food Co-op’s Winter Documentary Film Series. To learn more about other films being screened, visit http://viroquafood.coop/