The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

Vea en espanol - El poder de la comunidad: Cómo Cuba sobrevivió al pico del petróleo 

Thursday, March 17th, 6:00 PM

Join us at this potluck and free documentary screening. The Potluck will be at 6:00 PM, and the screening at 7:00 PM. The film will be followed by a discussion, and a short talk about NELA Transition.

All Saints Episcopal Church in Highland Park
5619 Monte Vista Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Synopsis

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis – the massive reduction of fossil fuels – is an example of options and hope. 

Flyer: Power of Community - March 17th 2010.pdf

NELA Transition

North East Los Angeles Transition is a community group working on positive changes in our community as we face global warming, peak oil and economic decline. We share our skills working on projects which increase our local resilience and strengthen community connections. Our members are located in the Los Angeles neighborhoods including Pasadena, Altadena, Highland Park and Eagle Rock. For more information visit http://nelatransition.org or call 626-388-0046.