Earth DaysOnline premiere: Sunday, April 11, 8pm on FacebookTuesday, April 20, 8am, 2pm, and 7pm on WGBH World Tuesday, April 20, 1:30pm WGBH 44 Thursday, April 22, 10pm on WGBH 2 Saturday, April 24, 12noon WGBH 44 Sunday, April 25, 3pm WGBH 2 Sunday, April 25, 7pm WGBH 44 In Earth Days, acclaimed director Robert Stone traces the origins of the modern environmental movement through the eyes of nine Americans who propelled the movement from its beginnings in the 1950s to its moment of triumph in 1970 with the original Earth Day, and it its status as a major political force in America. Drawing heavily on eyewitness testimony and a wealth of never-before-seen archival footage, Stone examines the revolutionary achievements – and missed opportunities – of a decade of groundbreaking activism.
Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One
Tuesday, April 13, 7:30pm WGBH 2 |
Independent Lens: Dirt! The MovieWednesday, April 21, 9am, 3pm, and 8pm on WGBH WorldThursday, April 22, 11pm on WGBH 44 Sunday, April 25, 12noon on WGBH World Narrated by award-winning actress, author and social activist Jamie Lee Curtis, “DIRT! The Movie” delves into the fascinating history of this lowly substance, explaining how four-billion years of evolution have created the dirt that recycles our water, gives us food, provides us shelter and can be used as a source of medicine, beauty and culture. But people have become greedy and careless, endangering this vital living resource with destructive methods of agriculture, mining practices and urban development. This abusive behavior has yielded catastrophic results: mass starvation, drought, floods and global warming. But as the film shows, times are changing — brown is the new green.
P.O.V.: Food, Inc.Wednesday, April 21, 9pm on WGBH 2Thursday, April 22, 9pm on WGBH 44 Friday, April 23, 8am, 2pm, and 7pm on WGBH World American agriculture has in many respects been the envy of the world. U.S. agri-business consistently produces more food on less land and at cheaper cost than the farmers of any other nation. What could possibly be wrong with that? As recounted in this sweeping, shockingly informative documentary, sick animals, environmental degradation, tainted and unhealthy food and obesity, diabetes and other health issues are only the more obvious problems with a highly mechanized and centralized system that touts efficiency as the supreme value in food production. Filmmaker Robert Kenner marshals mountains of data, vérité visits to production sites and footage of meat-packing operations secretly shot by workers, plus eye-opening testimony from farmers, workers, consumers’ advocates and the few industry people willing to talk in their own defense.
Knee DeepFriday, April 23, 10am, 4pm, 6pm, and 9pm on WGBH WorldSunday, April 25, 1pm on WGBH World Knee Deep follows a culturally diverse group of dedicated senior citizens who are pooling their collective knowledge for a common cause: the environmental health of the Delaware Valley's waterways. The Center in the Park Senior Environment Corps is quietly generating scientific data that someday will feed into a global database documenting the long-term health of the world’s rivers and streams, and possibly spur changes in the management of water and waste. The documentary also highlights how the volunteer organization prioritized environmental education within their community, particularly with schoolchildren.
Global Focus VI: The New EnvironmentalistsFriday, April 23, 2010 at 10:30am, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, and 9:30pm on WGBH WorldSunday, April 25, 2010 at 1:30pm on WGBH Worl Global Focus VI: The New Environmentalists is a half hour documentary narrated by Robert Redford, featuring intimate portraits of six passionate and dedicated environmental activists from around the globe. These are true environmental heroes who have placed themselves squarely in harm’s way to battle authoritative governments, powerful corporations and other intimidating adversaries. Their goal: safeguarding the Earth’s natural resources from shortsighted exploitation and unbridled pollution.
Green BuildersFriday, April 23, 2010 at 10pm on WGBH 2A quiet green revolution in the building world is evolving – and a first wave of innovative green design projects large and small has already hit the ground. Green Builders profiles a cast of green building pioneers who have taken the leap into making their part of the “built environment” a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly place. The special takes a wide-ranging look at a variety of approaches and levels of commitment and at the individuals who have helped turn green building theory into reality.
Growing Greener SchoolsSunday, April 25, 2010 at 7pm on WGBH WorldToday's focus on green building is giving us a better understanding of the potential impacts our school buildings have, not only on the environment, but on our childrens' - and their teachers' - health and development. Armed with this new knowledge, many school districts across the country are taking "green" to a new level. Considering that one in five Americans spend their days in K-12 schools, this green-school movement is positioned to become a significant contributor to improving our nation's environmental and public health. The challenge, however, is in establishing green school definitions and standards that will meet the needs of under-represented people, struggling schools, diverse communities and geographical regions.
Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One
Tuesday, April 27, 7:30pm WGBH 2 |
