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A Reindeer’s Journey (FR,FI, 2018)
A Voice for the Rivers (US, 2019)
A Year along the Geostationary Orbit (DE, 2018)
A Year along the Geostationary Orbit (DE, 2018)
Himawari 8, Japan's most advanced meteorological satellite, travels 35,786 km above Earth, at more than 11000 km/h. It observes the Eastern Hemisphere day and night. For one year we look through the eyes of the distant observer. From solstice to solstice, from pole to pole, from storm to storm, we watch Earth's beauty and fragility, weather's wonders, forces, and disasters. From space, it all looks miraculous.
After the Spill (US, 2015)
After the Spill (US, 2015)
On Earth Day 2010, the oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded, flooding the Gulf of Mexico with crude oil and devastating the coastline. Filmmaker Jon Bowermaster returns to the shores of Louisiana five years after the disaster, interviewing a rich cross-section of local denizens – fishermen, scientists, politicians, environmentalists, and oil-rig workers – to uncover the enduring impact of the catastrophe in a dogged investigation narrated by actress Melissa Leo. Has the Louisiana coastline been tainted forever? Will its economy and its ecosystem ever recover?
After the Storm: Pollution in the Potomac (US, 2020)
Along the Winisk River (US, 2020)
Along the Winisk River (US, 2020)
In Canada, a remote Indigenous community is fighting for its survival in the age of climate change. The film explores the impacts of this struggle against a backdrop of systemic discrimination and calls for the government of Canada to do better to protect Indigenous communities.
An Island Out of Time (US, 2018)
Anthropocene: The Human Epoch (CA, 2018)
Artifishal (US, 2019)
Babushkas of Chernobyl, The (UA, 2015)
Babushkas of Chernobyl, The (UA, 2015)
Inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, a defiant community of women lives on some of the most toxic land on Earth. They share this beguiling yet lethal landscape with an assortment of visitors: scientists, soldiers, and even 'stalkers,' young thrill-seekers who sneak in to pursue post-apocalyptic fantasies. The story of the self-described "Babushkas" who chose to return after the disaster, defying the authorities and endangering their health, speaks volumes about the pull of home, the desire for free will, and the subjective nature of risk.
Co-presented with the American Conservation Film Festival in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
October 22, 6:30 pm - Block 6 at The Frank Center*
Tickets, $10.00 for block or $40.00 for festival pass.
*Frank Center – 260 University Drive, Shepherd University Campus, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Between Earth and Sky (US, 2016)
Between Earth and Sky (US, 2016)
In the vast wilderness of Alaska the earth is changing, threatening the history and culture of native peoples, natural landscapes, and the habitats of wild life. Between Earth and Sky examines how climate change is rapidly affecting Alaska, and will soon affect us all.
Bird of Prey (US, 2017)
Bird of Prey (US, 2017)
In 1977, world-renowned cinematographer Neil Rettig filmed the first images of the Philippine Eagle in the wild, transforming the bird into a national symbol. But today, with a rapidly expanding human population facing serious political, economic, and environmental turmoil, the eagle’s plight has fallen out of public consciousness.
Chasing Coral (US, 2017)
Chasing Coral (US, 2017)
Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world. Directed by Jeff Orlowski, the film took more than three years to shoot, and it´s the result of 500+ hours underwater, submission of footage from volunteers from 30 countries, and support from more than 500 people from all over the world. The film won an Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival.
Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops (US, 2021)
Collodion: The Process of Preservation (US, 2020)
Confluence (US, 2018)
Constant Thought (US, 2019)
Cordillera of Dreams (FR,CL, 2019)
Cordillera of Dreams (FR,CL, 2019)
Winner of the Best Documentary award at the Cannes Film Festival, master filmmaker Patricio Guzmán's The Cordillera of Dreams completes his trilogy (with Nostalgia for the Light and The Pearl Button) investigating the relationship between historical memory, political trauma, and geography in his native country of Chile.
Current Revolution: Nation In Transition (US, 2021)
Current Revolution: Nation In Transition (US, 2021)
An exploration of the energy transition in the Southwest, where power and water systems are increasingly stressed due to more frequent extreme heat and drought, and where increasing numbers of coal-fired power plants are closing due to market forces.
Dawn Chorus (US, 2020)
Dawn Wall (US, 2017)
Death By Design (US, 2016)
Death By Design (US, 2016)
Consumers love – and live on – their smartphones, tablets and laptops. A cascade of new devices pours endlessly into the market, promising even better communication, non-stop entertainment and instant information. The numbers are staggering. By 2020, four billion people will have a personal computer. Five billion will own a mobile phone. But this revolution has a dark side, hidden from most consumers. In an investigation that spans the globe, filmmaker Sue Williams investigates the underbelly of the electronics industry and reveals how even the smallest devices have deadly environmental and health costs. From the intensely secretive factories in China, to a ravaged New York community and the high tech corridors of Silicon Valley. This is a story of environmental degradation, of health tragedies and the tipping point between consumerism and sustainability.
Devil We Know (US, 2018)
Devil We Know (US, 2018)
Unraveling one of the biggest environmental scandals of our time, a group of citizens in West Virginia take on a powerful corporation after they discover it has knowingly been dumping a toxic chemical - now found in the blood of 99.7% of Americans - into the drinking water supply.
Dignity at a Monumental Scale (US, 2018)
Dignity at a Monumental Scale (US, 2018)
When images of everyday Navajo life began appearing at a monumental scale on abandoned buildings, roadside stands, and water towers across the Southwest, it was a surprise for many in the community to discover it was the work of Chip Thomas a.k.a. "Jetsonorama," a longtime resident known by many as a healer of another kind.
Dolphins of Barataria Bay (US, 2020)
Dulce (US,CO, 2018)
Earthrise (US, 2018)
Elephant Path (US, 2018)
Elephant Path (US, 2018)
An indelible tale of friendship and commitment set against the luminous beauty of the central African Rainforest. Together, an elephant behavioral biologist, Andrea Turkalo, and an indigenous tracker, Sessely Bernard, will be tested by the realities of war and the limits of hope for the majestic animals they have committed their lives to study and protect.
Epic Yellowstone: Return of the Predators (US, 2019)
Epic Yellowstone: Return of the Predators (US, 2019)
It’s the dawn of a new era in Yellowstone. The wolves have returned. The grizzly bear population is at an all-time high. And the mountain lions? They never left. The presence of these iconic predators touches every aspect of life in Yellowstone.
Eyes In The Forest (US, 2019)
Farmscape Ecology (US, 2020)
Field in Focus: Elephant Poaching (US, 2019)
Field in Focus: Elephant Poaching (US, 2019)
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists are tracking Asian elephants in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady region using GPS collars. Though they set out to understand how elephants use the land, their research has also revealed a troubling rise in poaching.
Field in Focus: Human-Elephant Conflict (US, 2019)
Forgotten But Not Gone: The Pacific Fisher (US, 2019)
Forgotten But Not Gone: The Pacific Fisher (US, 2019)
Discover a world of drugs, the timber industry, and a controversial decision not to list Pacific fisher under the Endangered Species Act. This story pulls back the veil on the lead-up to that surprise decision and what it means for the future of the Pacific fisher.
Free Solo (US, 2018)
Free Solo (US, 2018)
The free soloist climber prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock -- the 3,000-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park -- without a rope. Celebrated as one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, Honnold’s climb sets the ultimate standard: perfection or death.
Golden Lion Tamarins of Poco Das Antas (US, 2019)
Healing Baltimore’s Harbor: A Pipe Dream? (US, 2018)
Healing Baltimore’s Harbor: A Pipe Dream? (US, 2018)
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is a source of pride for city residents, but every year millions of gallons of sewage seep into waterways that drain to the harbor, threatening anyone who comes in contact with the water. Is the Inner Harbor salvageable? The short answer is yes -- but it is going to take a lot of work.
Hidden Kingdoms of China (GB, 2020)
Human Element (US, 2018)
Human Element (US, 2018)
Renowned photographer James Balog (Chasing Ice) uses his camera to reveal how environmental change is affecting the lives of everyday Americans. Following the four classical elements -- air, earth, fire, and water -- to frame his journey, Balog explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, coal mining, and the changes in the air we breathe.
In Brazil, Fires and Deforestation Threaten Amazon Species’ Survival (BR, 2020)
In Brazil, Fires and Deforestation Threaten Amazon Species’ Survival (BR, 2020)
South America's Amazon rainforest is home to a remarkable diversity of animal and plant life. But record-breaking forest fires in 2019 and ongoing deforestation is putting many of the Amazon's original inhabitants at risk.
In Search of the Adelie Penguin (US, 2018)
In Search of the Adelie Penguin (US, 2018)
Environmentalist Maggie Dewane traveled to Antarctica in March 2017 to learn about climate change. This film is a culmination of her observations and interviews, which tell the story of climate change from the perspective of one of the world's most iconic birds: the penguin.