San Francisco Film Society Presents:
'The Island President'
Followed by an in-depth Q&A with the filmmakers and special guests.
- When
- Tue Mar 20, 2012
- Where
- San Francisco Film Society | New People Cinema
- Time
- 7:00 pm
- Cost
- $10 - $11
- Tags
- Movies, Documentary, Film Screenings
Description
This spectacular documentary portrays Mohamed Nasheed, president of the Maldives, and his fervent campaign to save his country—the lowest-lying in the world—from disappearing. After becoming the Maldives’ first freely elected leader in 30 years, Nasheed must tackle his nation’s most formidable adversary, global warming. With unprecedented access, the film follows him as he travels to Copenhagen for the 2009 Climate Summit where he urges leaders around the globe to curb their emissions and help save his country from sinking into the ocean. Followed by an in-depth Q&A with the filmmakers and special guests: Director/cinematographer Jon Shenk, author Mark Hertsgaard, and founder of 7th Generation Advisors Terry Tamminen.Part of the Film Society’s Global Threats Film Series, made possible with support from the Skoll Global Threats Fund.
Watch a trailer here: http://vimeo.com/36515698
More Info
- Link
- http://sffs.org/content.aspx?catid=928,942&pageid=2794
- Call
- 415-525-8600
- Call
- 415-762-0500 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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