“PA has to change its story. PA is in the process of being destroyed NOW.”
–Filmmaker Josh Fox
“Fracking” has been thrown around as a foreign term for natural gas mining. Definition: Short for hydraulic fracturing, “fracking” refers to the procedure of creating fractures in rocks and rock formations by injecting fluid into cracks to force them further open. The larger fissures allow more oil and gas to flow out of the formation and into the wellbore, from where it can be extracted.
I attended a Gasland Screening last week at Franklin Commons. Although I had read about fracking prior, I didn’t know too much about the process. Luckily, the event organizer arranged two special guests to address the issue: PA Senator Andy Dinniman & Filmmaker of Gasland Josh Fox.
Senator Andy Dinniman started off the session, (find out more, after the jump!)
Hey fatty – we have a problem. No, not you, all of America. Americans spend trillions on healthcare each year. 2/3 of us are overweight and 50% of us take prescription drugs. Cases of diabetes are exploding, and heart disease, cancer and stroke are the three leading causes of death in the US. Can you dream of a health plan that could save you money and actually REVERSE conditions you may have?
Looking for a 3-D film based on a true story? The Cave of Forgotten Dreams 3-D is coming to theaters on May 6th!
A Sundance Documentary, Cave of Forgotten Dreams is hails from filmmaker Werner Herzog that takes you into the Chauvet Cave in France, home of the most ancient and inaccessible pictorial artwork known to have been created by man.
For over 20,000 years, Chauvet Cave has (find out more and see the film’s trailer, after the jump!)
Excited for Sunday’s Academy Awards & green Documentaries yet?
I always love checking out the celebs that aren’t shy with their ambitions. Here’s a few noteworthy starlettes that will be making an appearance on Sunday:
