CLEARLAKE ? “Escape from Suburbia” is Second Sunday Cinema”s Free Film for November.
“Escape from Suburbia” takes an inspiring look at the pioneers who are even now preparing for Peak Oil. Many of you have seen the excellent documentary, “The End of Suburbia.” “Escape from Suburbia” is the second in the series by the same filmmakers, this one assuming that most of us are aware that we may soon be facing ever scarcer fossil fuels and higher prices for just about everything.
Our own neighbors in Mendocino County are featured toward the end of this film. They watched “End. . .”, found it real and challenging, and founded Willits Economic LocaLization (WELL). They believe that meeting their own local needs increasingly locally is the best answer to the looming threat of limited and expensive fossil fuels. They are researching just what they need to thrive: food, water, transportation, housing and heating. They are learning what and how they can realistically provide for themselves. Self-reliance and community-building go hand in hand.
Two guest speakers will appear along with the movie. Liam UiCearbhiall of WELL will read his timely, moving poem, “A Warning” before the film. This performance should be excellent, as Liam is a storyteller.
WELL believes in helping its neighbors. Also appearing will be a resident of Lake County who agrees that we may well be facing fuel shortages in the near future. However, he strongly disagrees about the causes, so his take requires a very different response. These respectful and informed people will mean great discussions and Q&A from the audience. Of course there will be opportunities to connect with these people and to make something happen here in Lake County if anyone wants to.
Second Sunday Cinema exists to inform people about really important issues facing us today. We also hope to help create community here in Lake Co. Out of community, good things can happen.
As always, this film is free. As always, our venue is the Clearlake United Methodist Church, at 14521 Pearl Ave. in Clearlake (near Mullen). We open our doors at 5:30 p.m. for snacks and conversation. At 6 p.m. we”ll welcome everyone and then start the film. This film will be followed by brief talks, Q&A and discussion. We hope to see you there! More information at 279-2957.
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