Cuídalo (Take care of it)

A PSA which claims that pollution is like suicide.

The Miami River

An in-depth look at the effect the Miami River has had on the South Florida community. Mr. Green examines the historical role of the river, the present state of its waters, the public’s view of the river, and highlights plans for its rejuvenation. Winner of Best in Show at the 2nd Annual Vis-Comm Awards; after this picture, one can’t help but recognize how crucial the waters of the Miami River were in bringing life and industry to Miami.

Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea

Once known as the “California Riviera”, the Salton Sea is called one of America’s worst ecological disasters: a fetid, stagnant, salty lake, coughing up dead fish and birds by the thousands. Yet a few hardy eccentrics hang on to hope, including a roadside nudist waving at passing European tourists, a man building a religious mountain out of mud and paint, beer-loving Hungarian Revolutionary Hunky Daddy, and the real-estate “Ronald McDonald” known simply as The Landman. Through their perceptions and misperceptions, the strange history and unexpected beauty of the Salton Sea is revealed.

Additional programs will screen at the Miami Beach Cinematheque at 6 PM every night.

directed by Chris Metzler and Jeff Springer
narrated by John Waters

running time: 57 minutes

http://www.saltonseadoc.com

PANEL DISCUSSION

How can communities mobilize to fight for clean water and healthy environments?
Moderator: Deborah Magdalena
- Chris Metzler, Filmmaker, "Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea"
- Trevor Green, Filmmaker, "The Miami River"
- Steve Fleischli, Executive Director of the Waterkeeper Alliance and former Santa Monica Baykeeper
- John Adornato III, Everglades Restoration Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association

Additional screening at the Miami Beach Cinematheque, 6pm

Naked Planet

This "Naked Planet Special" takes a look at the ways in which man has had an influence, both negative and positive, over the survival of the Florida Everglades.

Man has for decades attempted to control this uncontrollable force of nature and the effects are beginning to show. Species such as the Florida panther and alligator are struggling to reproduce and survive. Not only is the natural history of the Everglades an intriguing study but the human history is just as engaging. From the Colusa Indians to gladesmen of today man has found a way to make a life worth living in this "Hellish place."

directed by Nigel Levy
produced by Johnathan Hewes

http://www.mbcinema.com

Miami Beach Cinematheque
512 Española Way,
South Beach