Film Screening
Groundswell Rising Film Screening
Nelson Memorial Library 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA, United StatesGroundswell Rising documents the lives of people from all walks of life and all sides of the political spectrum who are dedicating themselves to resisting, slowing down or stopping fracking. The film tells the story of the parents, scientists, artists, teachers, clergy, community organizers and business leaders who are convinced that this unproven form of […]
Nadia Steinzor Speaking on Health and Air Quality Concerns Related to Compressor Station and Pipeline Projects
JMU Memorial Hall 395 S. High St, Harrisonburg, VA, United StatesNadia Steinzor, from upstate NY, will speak on health and air quality concerns related to compressor station and pipeline projects, including those proposed in Virginia. She represents Earthworks, a national organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the impacts of mining and energy development. Also included will be a showing of "Won't Pipe […]
“Won’t Pipe Down” Film Screening in Charlottesville
Ivy Creek Natural Area Education Building 1780 Earlysville Road, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesWild Virginia presents Won't Pipe Down, a film by four students at James Madison University, about a community's fight against the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The film is 30 minutes long and will include a short Q&A with local activists as well as guests Elise Keaton and Nadia Steinzor! The film screening is free, but […]
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Court Square Theater Harrisonburg, VA, United StatesThe Wild and Scenic Film Festival brings together a selection of films that tell stories about our planet, our beautiful and precious wildlands, and the people of the communities who love them, play in them and defend them. They open our eyes and hearts to fantastic experiences in remarkable places. They inspire a sense of wonder, beckon us towards action, highlight issues, and provide solutions.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Violet Crown Cinema 200 W. Main St., Charlottesville, VA, United StatesThe Wild and Scenic Film Festival brings together a selection of films that tell stories about our planet, our beautiful and precious wildlands, and the people of the communities who love them, play in them and defend them. They open our eyes and hearts to fantastic experiences in remarkable places. They inspire a sense of wonder, beckon us towards action, highlight issues, and provide solutions.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Visulite Cinema 12 N Augusta St., Staunton, VA, United StatesThe Wild and Scenic Film Festival brings together a selection of films that tell stories about our planet, our beautiful and precious wildlands, and the people of the communities who love them, play in them and defend them. They open our eyes and hearts to fantastic experiences in remarkable places. They inspire a sense of wonder, beckon us towards action, highlight issues, and provide solutions.
Coal Ash Stories
Jefferson-Madison Central Library 201 E. Market St., Charlottesville, United StatesOver the past few months there has been fierce resistance across Virginia to Dominion’s coal ash disposal plans. Thousands called on the Department of Environmental Quality to revoke lax permits that allow Dominion to dump toxic wastewater into the James River, with dozens of citizens risking arrest to protect our waters. But this fight is […]
Disobedience Movie and *Break Free* Discussion
Jefferson-Madison Central Library 201 E. Market St., Charlottesville, United StatesJoin the Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club, Transition Charlottesville and 350 Central Virginia to watch great film and be inspired by a global wave of regular people everywhere resisting fossil fuels. In a way, this film is a follow-up to Disruption which played a big role in mobilizing people for the People's Climate March […]
Troubled Waters: Voices from Bath
IX Art Park 963 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesTroubled Water: Voices from Bath uses fine photography, audio interviews and film to explore the personal and environmental issues of Dominion’s proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Bath County, VA. Where: IX Art Park, 963 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902 When: Photo Exhibit October 18 – 30, Film Presentation Event Friday, October 28, 7:00-9:00 pm […]
The Future of Energy
Nelson Memorial Library 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA, United StatesThe Future of Energy is a 64-minute dvd that will be shown, free of charge, at these times and locations: Nov. 10, 2016, noon, Nelson Library - and also that day Nov. 10, 2106, 7pm, RVCC/Rock U. Nov. 17, 2016, noon, RVCC/Rock U. The film journeys across America to shine a light on the communities […]
Friends of Nelson welcomes event listings from all related groups who are working to oppose the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. To have your event listed on our calendar, please contact us at friendsofnelsonweb@gmail.com.
