The Greening of Southie

(Past) Sun, Jul 5 at 2 pm and 5:45 pm (Past) Sun, Jul 12 at 2 pm and 5:45 pm (Past) Sun, Jul 19 at 2 pm and 5:45 pm Leonard Nimoy Thalia $11; Members $7; Seniors $9

"A balanced but incisive look at a complex issue that affects us all." –Bostonist

2008. USA. Ian Cheney. 73 min. Color.

From the co-creators of the Peabody Award-winning hit King Corn comes a funny, poignant, and timely documentary about bold ideas, unlikely environmentalists, and the key to climate change. Set on the storied streets of South Boston, it is about Boston’s first residential, LEED certified, green building—as seen by the men and women who set out to construct it. From wheatboard cabinetry, recycled steel, bamboo flooring, and dual-flush toilets, it is a leader in the emerging field of environmentally-friendly design. But building green has its challenges and the job-site has its skeptics, and when things start to go wrong, the young development team has to keep the project from unraveling. What happens when you have to build the city of tomorrow…today?

Q&A with the filmmakers after all of the July 12 and 19 screenings!