The Westport Cultural Council is pleased to present

The 3rd  Annual Westport Film Series

Thursday evenings, beginning in mid-August. A screening of three films will be held, each illustrate a compelling environmental issue facing the world today.

Join us for a perfect summer evening activity and great opportunity to enjoy a free film in the beautiful Dedee Shattuck Gallery, talk to your neighbors, and learn from area experts about issues that challenge our community. 


More Than Honey, Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

This documentary investigates the global phenomenon of why bees are in danger of extinction. Adding important background and context, our guest speaker will be Wayne Andrews, former Bristol CountyMosquito Control Director and Master Beekeeper, Bristol County Beekeepers Association.

Farmageddon, Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

 A story of small farms forced to stop providing safe, healthy foods. The evening’s knowledgeable guest speaker will be Geoffrey Kinder, manager of the 52-acre Round the Bend Farm in Dartmouth, a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm that sells chemical free meat to the community

Tapped Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

An unflinching examination of the big business of bottled water. Our guest speaker will be Desa Van Laarhoven, Executive Director of the Marion Institute, a non-profit organization active in sustainability. An introductory short film entitled The Story of Bottled Water will also be shown.

 

For more information please contact;

Trintje Jansen

Westport Cultural Council

tjansen@massart.edu

508-636-8918

 

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