CUERP Film Series
Documentary film series in partnership with Loyola University Libraries
To encourage a robust dialogue on environmental and sustainability issues in the media and popular culture, CUERP and the Loyola University Libraries host an ongoing documentary film series.
Planned & past screenings include:
THE LAST MOUNTAIN discusses the battle being fought over a mountain in the valleys of Appalachia. It is a battle with severe consequences that affect every American, regardless of their social status, economic background or where they live. It is a battle that has taken many lives and continues to do so the longer it is waged. It is a battle over protecting our healthy and environment from the destructive power of Big Coal. Film was screened on November 8, 2011 and followed with a panel discussion led by Donna Lisenby of Riverkeeper of Appalachian Voices and Waterkeeper Alliance Board Member.
The film is part of Loyola's sustainability initiative Only One Earth.Event sponsored by Loyola's Shareholder Advocacy Committee, University Libraries and CUERP.
VEINS IN THE GULF traces the environmental crisis of southern Louisiana, the history of Cajun culture, and rapidly disappearing bayous. Sponsored by CUERP, the screening was held on September 28, 2011. A discussion with the filmakers Elizabeth Coffman and Ted Hardin, followed the film. Elizabeth Coffman is Director of International Film and Media Studies at Loyola and Ted Hardin teaches in the Film & Video Department of Columbia College Chicago.
NO IMPACT MAN is a journey through one year of life with a New York family that decides to give up television, electricity, and eat as naturally and locally as they can. Sponsored jointly by CUERP and University Libraries, the film was onMarch 14, 2011. A faculty, staff and student panel followed the film which discussed the "No Impact" lifestyle challenge.
COAL COUNTRY takes a look at the devastating effects of mountaintop removal coal mining in the Appalachian region. Sponsored jointly by CUERP, University Libraries, and LUC's Shareholder Advocacy Committee, the film was screened on October 26, 2010. The Sierra Club's Mark Kresowik led a discussion on the Club's "Beyond Coal Campaign" and offered ideas on what you can do in response to mountaintop mining.
FRESH An inspiring film that celebrates the people that are reinventing the food system. Film event took place on March 18, 2010. Following the film, a discussion with Greg Christian: professional chef, caterer, entrepreneur, and a pioneer in the foodservice industry's zero-impact movement.
FLOW An important look at questions regarding water privatization held on October 22, 2009. Following the film, a discussion was led by Dr. Mark Luttenton, Professor of Aquatic Ecology and Water Rights Expert at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. Dr. Luttenton represented the residents of Michigan in a 9 year court battle against Nestle, Co., whose case was featured in the film.
