Film shows 'power of community'

The Peninsula Environment Group will be showing the documentary film "Power of Community" on Tuesday, August 5.

The two-hour documentary looks at Cuba's Green Revolution and tells about societal changes in response to the sudden lack of oil in the 1990s.

Cuba rebuilt its quality of life following the collapse of cheap oil which was supplied by the former Soviet Union.

"Power of Community" shows how communities in Cuba pulled together, created solutions, and ultimately thrived in spite of their decreased dependence on imported energy.

The film received the People's Choice Award for Best International Film at the Aotearoa Environmental Film Festival in New Zealand.

The free screening will begin at 7.30pm to 9.30pm, following the group's committee meeting, at the Woy Woy Environment Centre, 267 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy.

Non-members are welcome to attend.

Press release, 28 Jul 2008 Sheelagh Noonan, The Peninsula Environment Group