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Sunday, April 13 2008, 6:30pm - 9:00pm |
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 In Burning the Future: Coal in America,
writer/director David Novack examines the explosive forces that have
set in motion a groundswell of conflict between the coal industry and
residents of West Virginia. Confronted
by an emerging coal-based US energy policy, local activists watch the
nation praise coal without regard to the devastation caused by its
extraction. Faced
with toxic ground water, the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of
mountains, and a government that appeases industry, our heroes
demonstrate a strength of purpose and character in their improbable
fight to arouse the nation’s help in protecting their mountains, saving
their families, and preserving their way of life.
David
Novack, has been a producer, post supervisor, and associate producer
for a number of documentary films and television series, including the
historical documentary, “Songs of Odessa,” the acclaimed
Showtime/United Nations series, “What’s Going On” and two episodes of
PBS/WGBH’s “Frontline.” Mr. Novack has written for 4 Kids Entertainment and BNN/Camera Planet. In
audio post, Mr. Novack has enjoyed a successful career as re-recording
mixer/sound designer, recently adding a major new opera by Roger Waters
to his credits. Mr.
Novack received a Bachelors of Science in Engineering from the
University of Pennsylvania, and a degree in music from Berklee College
of Music. Born and raised in Great Neck, NY, Mr. Novack currently lives with his wife, two children, cat and dog in Brooklyn. “Burning the Future: Coal in America” is Mr. Novack’s first documentary feature.
Director, producer and writer David Novack will be present for the Q&A.
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