Wellington Fundraiser Film Screening: ’2 Degrees’

We are jumping straight into fundraising efforts to get us to Peru, with an amazing opportunity to host a fundraiser film screening in Wellington next week. The film is called 2 Degrees and is a documentary about climate justice and community action – so we think it’s perfect! The Co-Producer is Nelson woman Ange Palmer who will be speaking after the screening.

We want to fill the cinema and reach out to a wide cross section of our community: youth, elder, people from all occupations and walks of life. Climate change affects us all, and we want to share this with uplifting tale with everyone!

Thursday 4th September, 6pm
Roxy Theatre, Miramar

Tickets $20 – email [email protected] to book your seats!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1474142142844580/

www.2degreesmovie.com

2 Degrees: About the film

Not just another climate change film, 2 Degrees is a heart wrenching political thriller set against the backdrop of the UN climate negotiations, leading into the real solution to the world’s climate challenge: the power of the people. The film is an emotional ride from the despair of the bureaucratic process to the thrill of tapping into the transformative momentum of community revolution. Released in Australia at the Transitions Film Festival in November 2013 the film has been very well received by audiences so far. In February 2014 it received the Best Byron Film at the Byron International Film Festival.

As the world waits in hope for a new dawn on climate change, 2 Degrees reveals the chaotic failure of the UN negotiations in Copenhagen. It becomes extraordinarily clear that we cannot wait for governments to lead the way. So if commitment to act won’t come from above, perhaps the voices and actions of communities will bring the revolution that is needed.

Degrees takes to the streets of a small Australian town, and follows the passionate efforts of local residents to replace the coal-fired power stations with solar thermal technology. The mayor of the town, a formidable 80 year old woman, leads the charge, and a determined crew of youth take their message to parliament over 300km away…on foot.

If we don’t understand the lessons from Copenhagen, we are doomed to repeat them in 2015, when the world body meets once more in Paris to conclude a legally binding agreement. From the award‐winning producer of The Burning Season and The Man Who Stole My Mother’s Face, 2 Degrees explores climate change through the prism of climate justice.

Watch 2 Degrees trailer here