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Free event presented by
Earth Charter Marin
Promoting sustainable living and Earth Charter principles in Marin County through free educational events
in collaboration with
Sustainable Marin and Sustainable Mill Valley
PRESENTS:
"Thirst"
A documentary on the privatization of water,
by Alan Snitow and Deborah Kaufman.
Is water a commodity to be bought, sold and traded in a global marketplace? "Thirst" tells the stories of communities in Bolivia, India and Stockton, California, that are asking these fundamental questions, as water becomes the most valuable commodity of the 21st century. From Cochabamba, Bolivia to Stockton, California - learn how multinationals are working to control our water.
"A moving and inspiring film about one of the biggest water issues of our day...it sounds a clarion call for citizens and governments to reaffirm that water is a public trust, not a commodity to be exploited for private profit. I hope THIRST is viewed widely, discussed at town meetings and in legislative debates, and that it energizes citizen involvement in water decisions. A powerful -- and needed -- film." Sandra Postel, Director, Global Water Policy Project
Awards:
National PBS Broadcast on "POV", The Chris Statuette, Columbus International Film & Video Festival, CINE Golden Eagle Award, First Place, EarthVision Enviromental Film Festival, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, United Nations Association Film Festival, Amnesty International Film Festival, West Hollywood, Public Citizen Water Justice Film Festival, Bioneers Moving Image Film Festival
WHEN: March 18, 2005
TIME: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
VIDEO: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm followed by discussion with Paul Helliker, General Manager Marin Municipal Water District
COST: FREE
WHERE: Mill Valley
Info and Directions: 415 331-2997, earthcharter@cobusa.org and www.earthchartersummits.org
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