Power of Community
- Order number: OEK10009
Format: PAL, Stereo
Duration: 53 Minuten
Bildseitenformat: 16:9
Language: English
Production: Arthur Morgan Institute for community solutions, Thomas E Blessing IV, Faith Morgan, Eugene 'Pat' Murphy, Megan Quinn
Year of Production: 2006
Director: Faith Morgan, Eugene 'Pat' Murphy, Megan Quinn
Photography: Gregory Greene, Faith Morgan
Editor: Eric Johnson
Sound: Cris Hertzler
Voice: Bruce Cromer
Cuba, an isolated island nation, rebuilt its quality of life following the collapse of cheap oil, supplied by the former Soviet Union. This fascinating and empowering film shows how communities pulled together, created solutions, and ultimately thrived in spite of their decreased dependence on imported energy.When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call "The Special Period." The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis – the massive reduction of fossil fuels – is an example of options and hope.
Production: Arthur Morgan Institute for community solutions, 2006
Director: Faith Morgan
Co-Author: Eugene 'Pat' Murphy, Megan Quinn
Camera: Gregory Greene, Faith Morgan
Editing: Eric Johnson
Sound: Chris Hertzler
Speaker: Bruce Cromer
Production: Thomas E Blessing IV
Co-Production: Faith Morgan, Eugene 'Pat' Murphy, Megan Quinn
Source text and photographs: Power of Community