Transition Exeter

Borrow a DVD

Transition Exeter are happy to loan copies of the following awareness-raising films. A donation would be appreciated. Some can be shown at a big or small meeting, or just to a group of friends and neighbours.  Please check the conditions carefully. We would be happy to work with you to set up a meeting and to send a speaker to introduce the subject.

Please contact David Mezzetti on 01392 277490 or dmezzetti@ukonline.co.uk.  Or drop into Bookcycle, off Fore Street, for a wider selection of films.

[Film reviews are from Transition Town Totnes]

End of Suburbia

78 mins, www.endofsuburbia.com

With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era, as global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply. World Oil Peak and the inevitable decline of fossil fuels are upon us now.  Can be shown to any number of people, any number of times, as long as it is not for profit and the DVD is original. Can charge a modest admission fee or fund-raise.

"What I love about End of Suburbia, is that it leaves no convenient back door to sidle out of. Really it boils down to no oil, no transportation infrastructure; no transportation infrastructure, no globalised economy; no globalised economy, no nothing apart from localization. I think the film puts it so clearly."

Power of Community

53 mins, www.powerofcommunity.org

Cuba’s response to losing overnight 50% of its oil supplies from the collapsed Soviet Union in the early 1990s. Can be used by non-profit organizations, who can charge a small fee or fund-raise to cover costs.

"A wonderful and inspirational film and is one not to be missed."

Energy Crossroads

54 mins, www.energyxroads.com

This award-winning documentary exposes the problems associated with our energy consumption. It also offers concrete solutions for those who want to educate themselves and be part of the solutions in this decisive era. Can be shown in a non-theatrical setting any number of times, as long as no admission is charged.

"Although the film focuses on the US situation, it still has relevance elsewhere and takes a positive view on where we are and what can be done."

The Garbage Warrior

86 mins, www.garbagewarrior.com

The epic story of radical Earthship eco architect Michael Reynolds, and his fight to build off-the-grid self-sufficient communities. No information available re allowable screenings.

Farm for the Future

50 mins

Wildlife film maker Rebecca Hosking investigates how to transform her family's farm in Devon into a low energy farm for the future.  The film can be shown at community viewings as long as there isn't an admission charge.

Reviews and discussion on the Transition Culture website.

Peak Oil-Imposed by Nature

30 mins

A short summary of some of the very important issues of petroleum supply, with Colin Campbell, a geologist and retired oil-industry manager; Richard Web, a British financial analyst; Matthew Simmons; Chris Skreebowski; and Aage Figenschou.  No information available re allowable screenings.

A Convenient Truth - Urban Solutions from Curitiba Brazil

52 mins

Cities should be a solution not a problem for human beings. The city of Curitiba has demonstrated for the past 40 years how to transform problems into cost-effective solutions that can be applied in most cities around the world.  This DVD is for home viewing only.

Money as Debt

47 mins, www.moneyasdebt.net

This presentation explores how money is created and issued. Money used to be backed by Gold and Silver but today's money is backed by debt - your promise to pay back a loan and the government's promise to back up the currency.  No information available re allowable screenings.

 

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