Join us on Thursday, August 16th, for a free documentary film on how the shale oil industry has affected the Native American population. Doors open at 6:30 PM, the film begins at 7:00 PM, and admission is free and open to the public. Popcorn is provided for all; BYOB encouraged.
The 2016 documentary A Different American Dream focuses on the inhabitants of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in the Badlands of North Dakota as their lives, their communities and their environment are profoundly transformed by the shale oil industry that promises wealth but sometimes delivers devastation. The film follows the story of this upheaval and the remarkable attempts of some tribal leaders to save their land and the future of their society. Their journey becomes a broader story and asks the universal questions: What is the true meaning of wealth and what is the meaning of home? The film is 54 minutes, and after we watch it we’ll discuss what actions we can take on this and other environmental justice issues.
This film screening is hosted by Berrien UU Board Member Harvey Johnson.
