Fracking the Peace – Film Screening
Join us on Tuesday, May 3rd for a community screening of Fracking the Peace, a powerful new documentary telling the story of residents in Northeastern B.C. whose daily lives, homes, environment and health have been changed by fracking in the region.
The event is free and open to all, but register quickly to save your seat as space is limited. Please note that this will be an indoor event, and all current COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Masks are encouraged.
What: Documentary screening + Q&A
When: Tuesday, May 3rd | 7-8:30pm PT
Where: Salt Spring Island Public Library, 129 McPhillips Ave
Tickets: FREE, but register to save your spot (capacity is limited) https://bit.ly/FTP-SI
Co-sponsored by the Salt Spring Island Public Library, Transition Salt Spring, Dogwood BC and Stand.earth
About the film:
Fracking the Peace follows community members living on Treaty 8 territory in Northeastern B.C. as they tell the story of how fracking has impacted their lives. Home to the majestic Peace River, this region has been ravaged by more than 25,000 fracking wells threatening livelihoods, physical and mental health, and the very water that sustains the life and spirit of these communities. Fracking in B.C. is currently responsible for the majority of B.C.’s methane emissions. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that is 86x more toxic for the atmosphere than CO2, and has been historically under-reported in B.C. Yet the fracking industry receives the single largest oil and gas subsidy from the B.C. government. Fracking the Peace paints a picture of how fracking development in B.C. has been allowed to skyrocket at the expense of the health and safety of watersheds, communities, and the rich agricultural landscape they call home. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnn-y0GTCmU
Fracking the Peace was created by Desiree Wallace in partnership with Stand.earth
Are you unable to make the event, or want to spread the word to friends and family outside of Salt Spring Island? See the rest of our scheduled screenings here: https://www.stand.earth/Fracking-the-Peace-documentary