New Josh Fox film at Tusten Theater faces grim reality

NARROWSBURG — In the film "How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change," Josh Fox continues in his deeply personal style in investigating climate change.
The film will be show at the Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, followed by a panel discussion with Fox and others.
Fox wrote and directed "Gasland," which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2011. Starting with a gas company's proposal to hydrofrack the Fox family property in Milanville, the film focuses on communities around the country affected by natural gas drilling. "Gasland" helped mobilize the anti-fracking movement.
Fox's new film travels to 12 countries on six continents, and acknowledges it may be too late to stop some of the worst consequences and asks, What is it that climate change can't destroy? What is so deep within us that no calamity can take it away?
The Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) is presenting the film.
"We don't need fossil fuels," says a statement from DCS. "We can run our country on 100 percent renewable energy.
"And communities can lead the way. All over the country people are coming together to say no to the expansion of extreme energy. They're saying no to more fracking and offshore drilling. They're saying no to bomb trains in their backyards. They're saying no to fracked gas power plants and pipelines.
"They're also saying yes to democratic, renewable energy. They're saying yes to environmental and social justice. They're saying yes to love and community.
"The science on climate change is telling us we need to keep 80 percent of known fossil fuels in the ground. Unfortunately, money influences policy more than science these days so the fossil fuel industry is expanding. As we face the challenging times ahead, we need strong communities that can stop the expansion of fossil fuels, transition to 100 percent renewable energy and work together to ensure our society is more loving and just."
Anyone who can't make the screening may host a house party with some friends to watch the HBO debut of the film on Monday, June 27.
To reserve seats for the screening, email dcs@damascuscitizens.org. Donations will be accepted.
For more information call 845-252-6677 or visit damascuscitizensforsustainability.org.