All around the world a powerful transition is taking place. Communities are building local movements to address economic instability and the worst effects of climate change. Energy lies at the heart of our global society, and how we consume it impacts everything from the air we breathe and the food we eat, to our jobs and the health of our families. The Future of Energy: Lateral Power to the People is a positive, fun film that focuses on energy solutions and the people behind the renewable energy revolution. It’s a love story about people re-imagining their relationship to the planet, and falling back in love with the Earth and each other.

Featuring appearances by environmentalist Bill McKibben, economist Jeremy Rifkin, eco-philosopher Joanna Macy, and solar energy entrepreneur Danny Kennedy, The Future of Energy empowers viewers to understand key challenges and opportunities around the transition to 100% renewable energy in the United States. Our screening is sponsored by the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights.“The Future of Energy is really about the clean energy revolution happening right now…By the final credits, you’ll know both how and why renewable energy is the cleanest, quickest, cheapest, and safest way to supply all of our energy needs.” — Michael Brune, Executive Director, Sierra Club

The Future of Energy: Lateral Power to the People
Documentary – NR – 80 min – $10 suggested donation
Wednesday, April 22 – 6 p.m. Reception with filmmaker Theo Badashi; 7 p.m. screening begins
For tickets and more information, visit the MCHR site.