Saturday March 8th at the Ballroom of the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Santa Cruz
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Screenings
8:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony Gala Dinner
10:00 a.m.
Kid's Power Hour
With Food and Entertainment
Florida’s Wild Side 30:00 U.S.A. Florida
Kid’s Power Hour
Take a spectacular journey through a beautiful place with incredible guides! A scientist reveals one of the most entertaining ways dolphins catch their lunch, a reptile enthusiast swims with alligators in crystal-clear water, a mother/daughter team paddles with manatees, an 87 year old artist paints his way through the Everglades, and turtle hatchlings are given a helping hand in a flying boat. 'Florida's Wild Side' is gentle ride through a beautiful place, told through the eyes of amazing people.
River Lab 29:20 U.S.A. Connecticut
Oceans, Water Quality and Watersheds
A grassroots organization in Connecticut realizes that environmental education directed at children can be more effective than political advocacy. River-Lab, the resulting education program integrated into local schools, is developed and taught primarily by parents and other volunteers, rather than teachers. By involving parents (and other family members and members of the community), the program teaches not only the children, but also the volunteers, as well as the community at large. The documentary shows how one person with vision and dedication can make a difference.
Don’t Release A Pest, Freezing is Best 03:17 U.S.A.
Oceans, Water Quality & Watersheds
A fish and a little girl perform in a public service announcement “Don’t release a pest, Freezing is best!” and then have a lively discussion. In the end they agree it is best to follow the guidelines in the public service announcement when getting rid of your fish tank.
Once Upon A Tide 10:00
Act Locally
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Linda Hunt, this magical fable follows the journey of a little girl who tries to break a spell that has caused everybody on Earth to forget about the ocean. Throughout her odyssey, she comes to learn how all life depends upon the ocean in myriad ways. Based in science, the film combines live action and animation to create a realistic -- and fantastic -- portrait of our times.
Peter Weiss The Singing Scientist 30:00
Alaska’s Coolest Birds 55:00 U.S.A, Alaska
Kid’s Power Hour
Alaska is a great place for beautiful scenery, the largest mammals and coolest BIRDS. Birds especially like Alaska in the summertime when it is a giant refrigerator filled with their favorite foods. 'Alaska's Coolest Birds' is narrated by a 6 yr. old who wonders unabashedly about the many different birds, and the amazing things they do during this migration vacation. The beautiful High Definition photography captures, up close, the feathered horns above a Puffin's eyes, a Peregrine chick hatching from it's egg, Bald Eagles playing a mid-air game of fish catch and all the cute chicks finding their way in a new world. It's convinced Zachary, the narrator, that 'Alaska's Birds are the Coolest'.
Ride of the Mergansers 11:00 U.S.A. Minnesota
Kid’s Power Hour
A heartwarming blend of natural history, humor, and suspense, you'll be entertained, educated, and inspired - and leave with a newfound appreciation of the phrase 'leap of faith.'
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Film Q&A 30:00
2:00 p.m.
Ecology & Farming
Stuck in the Mud – Pajaro River in Peril 30:00 U.S.A. Watsonville
Act Locally
While literally stuck in the mud of the Pajaro River, Dr. Robert Curry, professor emeritus of UCSC, describes the extensive build up of sediment caused by sand and gravel mining that threatens the health of the river. Other scientists, lawyers and farmers provide perspectives on our 1300-mile watershed. We watch the varied course of the Pajaro, the movement of migratory steelhead fish and the birds, which once thrived in the river’s forests. Historical photos invite us to consider past recreational uses of the river and to wonder if we could reclaim the Pajaro again for these purposes.
River Webs 58:00 Japan
Oceans, Water Quality & Watersheds
Examines the remarkable world of river ecosystems through the dramatic story of an important Japanese ecologist, Dr. Shigeru Nakano. Nakano's inspiring life, tragic death, and enduring legacy illustrate the strength of curiosity, the fragility of life, and the interconnectedness of our world.
Film Q&A 30:00
The Power of Community 53:00 Cuba
Farming, Pesticides & Soil
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. They share how they transitioned from highly mechanized agriculture to using organic farming and urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis.
One Man, One Cow, One Planet 56:00 India
Farming, Pesticides & Soil
One Man, One Cow, One Planet exposes globalization and its mantra of infinite growth in a finite world for what it really is: an environmental and human disaster. But across India marginal farmers are fighting back. By reviving an arcane form of agriculture, they are saving their poisoned lands and exposing the bio-colonialism of multinational corporations. How to Save the World tells their story through the teachings of one elderly New Zealander. Narration - Peter Coyote
Islands at Risk 28:30 U.S.A. Hawaii
Farming, Pesticides & Soil
Focusing on local experiments with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the program features Hawai`i farmers, teachers, legal and medical experts and community activists who share their perspective on the genetic engineering of crops and the patenting of life forms.
P is for Papaya 08:00 Canada
Farming, Pesticides & Soil
Told as a love story gone bad, this animated documentary reveals some of the sour secrets beneath the skin of a popular tropical fruit.
Film Q&A 30:00
8:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony Gala
With Dinner, Awards Ceremony and Film Clips
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