You’ve Got to See It to Believe It
The 17th Annual Environmental Film Festival is being held in Washington, DC, from March 11-22. The festival features over 100 films in over 40 venues highlighting a plethora of environmental issues and natural wonders.
As Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of famed explorer Jacques Cousteau, comments in a welcome video on the website: “What better way to tell such powerful stories, than through film.”
The stories Philippe is referring to are the multitude of amazing, challenging, and sad tales the Earth has to offer. In line with the truism that is the title of this blog, the films featured in the festival profile people, places, and events that will help viewers develop informed opinions and beliefs about environmental topics.
The films range from documentaries like Sharkwater, about the need to preserve nature’s dominant predator to, Help! I’m a Fish, an animated feature tailored for a younger audience.
Regardless of your interest or motivation for attending the festival, there will be a film for everyone to enjoy. Visit the website http://www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org/ for film clips, venue locations, and ticket information.
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Rory graduated in 2006 from Davidson College with a degree in Theater. Upon graduating, he ventured into the business arena at McMaster-Carr Supply Company working as an inventory control supervisor. During this time, he developed an understanding of sales strategy, supply chain operations, and inventory control. All the while, he independently fostered his passion for clean energy. In 2008, he left McMaster-Carr and moved to Washington, DC to intern at the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Eco-Coach. Currently, he is interning at the Alliance to Save Energy and planning on going to business school in the Fall of 2009.
