Blue Gold: World Water Wars

Next Friday’s Ecofilm, screening May 20th at 7p.m. in our main hut, will be Blue Gold: World Water Wars.

Genre: Documentary, Social Issues, Environmentalism. Directed by: Sam Bozzo, narrated by Malcolm McDowell. USA 2008, 100 Minutes, English.

Wars of the future may be fought over water as they are over oil today, as the source of human survival enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors, and governments compete for control of our dwindling supply, prompting protests, lawsuits, and revolutions from citizens fighting for the right to survive. Past civilizations have collapsed from poor water management. Can the human race survive? Join us as we find out!

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