Green MOCA

From my friend Heather Sams, Director of Development at MOCA:

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Jacksonville continues its film series
“MOCA Summer Cinema” with a special presentation of the 2006 Academy Award
winner for Documentary Feature An Inconvenient Truth on Wednesday evening,
August 8 starting at 7 p.m. Following the presentation, a panel of environmental
experts will be available for questions on related local issues for
Florida.

A longtime advocate for the environment, former
Vice-President Al Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a
thoughtful and compelling way. An Inconvenient Truth offers a passionate and
inspirational look at one man's fervent crusade to draw attention to global
warming and its dramatic effects on the environment. Interspersed with bracing
evidence and future predictions is the story of Gore's personal journey: from an
idealistic college student who first saw a massive environmental crisis looming;
to a young U.S. senator facing a harrowing family tragedy that altered his
perspective; to the man who almost became president but instead returned to the
most important cause of his life - convinced that there is still time to make a
difference. With wit, smarts and hope, An Inconvenient Truth ultimately brings
home Gore's persuasive argument that we can no longer afford to view global
warming as a political issue - rather, it is the biggest moral challenge facing
our global civilization.

After the film, a panel of four local
experts will answer questions relating the broad themes presented in the
documentary to local issues of policy, conservation, and
sustainability:

Berdell Knowles is director of government relations
at JEA, following a 20+ year career with Gainesville Regional Utilities. Mr.
Knowles’ responsibilities include monitoring and managing legislative and
regulatory developments at the state and federal levels impacting JEA. Knowles
is also founding president of the Florida Chapter of the American Association of
Blacks in Energy, currently serving on its executive
committee.

Jennifer McCharen is cofounder of the Jacksonville
Carbon Neutral Initiative (JCNI), a local grassroots group working to stimulate
public awareness and debate about global climate change. JCNI engages the public
through education projects and working with the City of Jacksonville to
encourage green initiatives.

Judy Landers is conservation
coordinator with JEA, where she delivers programs that give JEA customers the
tools and knowledge to help them use energy and water wisely. Ms. Landers has a
BS in Environmental Science and Masters in Environmental Policy, and has worked
in the government, non-profit and for-profit sectors, specializing in
communications to promote behavior change.

Todd L. Sack, M.D.,
FACP was appointed to the Florida Energy Commission in 2006 and is a two-term
member and chairperson of the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board.
Additionally Dr. Sack is a member of the Florida Department of Health’s
Community Environmental Health Advisory Board and a member of JEA’s Clean Power
Advisory Board.

In 2006 An Inconvenient Truth received two Academy
Awards, one for Documentary Feature and one for Original Song ("I Need to Wake
Up," music and lyrics by Melissa Etheridge). Directed by Davis Guggenheim, USA;
93 minutes, color, in English (rated PG for mild thematic
elements).

Admission to MOCA Summer Cinema is $6 for
members/students, $8 for non-members. The MOCA Jacksonville box office opens at
6:00 p.m. Film starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Seating is limited; please arrive
early. For more information about the MOCA Summer Cinema, please visit on-line
at www.mocajacksonville.org/events/film.

Go there. Be part of it. No matter your views. Get your opinion out there and take advantage of the opportunity to share your opinion.