"Empowered" Community Sneak Peek Screening and Panel Discussion
Friday, September 30, 7-9pm
Cinemapolis, 120 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY
Cinemapolis will be screening a Community Sneak Preview of the new
film EMPOWERED on Friday, September 30th at 7pm followed by a panel
discussion. EMPOWERED is an independent, locally-produced documentary
that showcases the many ways in which Tompkins County residents are
embracing renewable energy. Tickets are $10. The screening kicks off
the Ithaca-Area Green Buildings Open House, organized by Cornell
Cooperative Extension.
Director Shira Golding (Frac Attack) and Producer Suzanne McMannis
have collaborated to illustrate vividly in EMPOWERED that it is our
friends and neighbors who are pioneering alternative energy. Right
here in Tompkins County, so many have already taken the leap to a
sustainabale future, and in EMPOWERED they enjoy the opportunity to
tell their stories to the public: what inspired them; what first steps
they took; how things are working. Viewers will get the stories behind
numerous residential and public installations that utilize solar,
wind, geothermal and even veggie oil. They'll also get a glimpse into
the entrepreneurial spirit that is driving new community wind,
biodiesel and solar cooking projects.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker
Shira Golding and some of the film's stars and moderated by Guillermo
Metz of CCE. Audience members will be invited to join the conversation
on how we can increase our energy independence while protecting our
environment. Representatives from local nonprofits will be tabling in
the lobby to help audience members take steps towards embracing
renewable energy.
Several interviewees in the film noted their early inspiration from
the Green Buildings Open House, which will be held this year on
Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2, 10am-4pm. Twenty-four homes and
businesses using renewable energy and/or eco-friendly building
practices will be open to the public for self-guided tours. Homeowners
and/or builders will be on-hand to discuss their work and answer
questions about solar energy, wind power, geothermal, solar hot water,
straw bale construction, timber framing, non-toxic finishes, local and
reclaimed materials and more. One $5 wristband gives you access to all
locations. Guided van tours also available. Visit http://ccetompkins.org/2011gboh
or or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=219859151404963
Watch a clip: http://vimeo.com/19006527
http://www.empoweredthemovie.com
http://www.shirari.com
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