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From 26 February to 9 March 2014, the Paradigm Shift Festival in New York will be focusing on environmental films and new music, indigenous cultures and Western science.
“For people in today’s world who are deeply and passionately concerned about the urgent needs of our planet, the festival discussions after each screening explore opportunities for action to save Mother Earth,†writes the organisers, EEF and Encompass New Opera Theatre.
Below is a trailer for one of the films, ‘Aluna’, which will be shown in the festival on 8 March. The screening will be the United States premiere of the film.
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Programme
26 February: Opening Celebration:
Native American drumming, Once Beauty, previews of film, reception
Thursday 27 February at 7 PM: Heart of the World
Friday 28 February at 7 PM: Peaceable Kingdom
Saturday 1 March at 7 PM: Bidder 70
Sunday 2 March at 3 PM: Plastic Family Matinee
Wednesday 5 March at 7 PM: Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
Thursday 6 March at 7 PM: The City Dark
Friday 7 March at 7 PM: Shellshocked: Saving Oysters to Save Ourselves
Saturday 8 March at 7 PM: Aluna (USA premiere)
Sunday 9 March at 3 PM: Felt, Feelings and Dreams
Music and a post-show with speakers is paired with each film.
» Read more on www.environmentaleducationfund.org
» Music, film screening and discussion: The Heart of the World
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