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Communities, the Common Good and Climate Change - a film night (Glasgow)

14/05/2008 - 19:00
Communities, the Common Good and Climate Change - a film night for the Dear Green Place,
at 7pm, Wednesday, 14th May 2008,
 
CCA cinema (CCA 4)Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
 
Admission free (but ticketed)

Three short films presenting people's stories of standing up for their communities to protect public assets. They will provide inspiration for anyone who is interested in fuel poverty and the energy crisis by highlighting examples of people supporting sustainable ways of living.

  1. 'Given To The People' is a film telling the story of the Pollok Free State. The Free State was initiated by the actions of local resident, Colin Macleod, who began a tree top protest against the building of the M77 motorway through Pollok Park in the early 1990s.
  2. The Common Good in Scotland - an interview with Andy Wightman. Andy Wightman is one of Scotland's leading land reform researchers and author of the book 'Who Owns Scotland'. In this interview he explains what is known as the 'Common Good' in Scotland.
  3. The Power of Community. How Cuba survived the oil crisis imposed on them. An inspirational story about how life changed drastically without cheap energy, but how the community pulled together and now live healthier happier lifestyles that has brought about many unexpected benefits.

 

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