Stories from 2017 Tubbs fire survivors situate a global climate crisis in Sonoma County and question how we can recover from trauma while providing insights to prevent the further demise of our communities and planet. Narrated by Peter Coyote, interviews are featured of scientists such as CEI Director Claudia Luke, politicians, theologians, psychologists, physicians, business people, climate activists, firefighters, people who lost their homes, and others. Visual footage helps explain the story: the effects of a firestorm, rebuilding, solar panels, electrification options, geysers generating electric power, controlled burns, as well as community members and organizations partnering to resolve issues. After the film, stay for the discussion and a panel of filmmakers and climate activists. The Sunday screening at 5pm will be in Spanish with Spanish speakers leading the discussion.
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Las historias de los sobrevivientes del incendio Tubbs en 2017 sitúan una crisis climática global en el condado de Sonoma y cuestionan cómo podemos recuperarnos del trauma y al mismo tiempo brindar información para prevenir una mayor desaparición de nuestras comunidades y el planeta. Narradas por Peter Coyote, se incluyen entrevistas a científicos como la directora del CEI, Claudia Luke, políticos, teólogos, psicólogos, médicos, empresarios, activistas climáticos, bomberos, personas que perdieron sus hogares, entre otros. Las imágenes visuales ayudan a explicar la historia: los efectos de una tormenta de fuego, la reconstrucción, los paneles solares, las opciones de electrificación, los géiseres que generan energía eléctrica, las quemas controladas, así como los miembros y organizaciones de la comunidad que se asocian para resolver problemas. Después de la película, quédese para ver el debate en un panel de cineastas y activistas climáticos. La proyección del domingo a las 5 p. m. será en español y los hispanohablantes dirigirán la discusión.
Leader
Phyllis Rosenfield, Director/Producer of the film Embers of Awakening: From Firestorms to Climate Healing and Executive Director, Listening for a Change with a panel of filmmakers, scientists and climate activists
This event is being hosted by SSU's Center for Environmental Inquiry and Sonoma Film Institute, and is in partnership with Listening for a Change and SSU Hutchins Connect, the outreach arm of the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies.
Details
This event is open to members of the SSU community and the public, and we encourage faculty in all university schools and departments to attend. Recommended assignments and event resources for faculty are available, and we welcome input for curriculum that is being developed. We also encourage the leadership of student clubs and organizations to attend. This film fosters interdisciplinary critical thinking, and will engage students on topics such as:
- Biology & GEP: ecological shifts, carbon, prescribed burning, medicine during crisis, planning
- Business & Economics: sustainable & resilient wine, food, transportation, construction
- Chicano & Latino Studies: undocumented worker impacts & rights
- History: learning from the past (or not)
- Philosophy: ethical considerations, the place of spirituality
- Political Science: responsibilities of the press, government & populace
- Psychology: PTSD, addiction, generational perspectives
- Sociology: oral history and storytelling, social justice, DEI, community
- Technology: disaster communication, electricity distribution, warning systems
Location
This event takes place in Room 102 in Darwin Hall on the southwest side of the SSU campus. We suggest parking in parking lots C (reserved, more expensive) or J (general, less expensive). Please arrive to park in advance of the registered event start time. Parking permits are best purchased and printed at home before arrival. More details about parking are found on the Sonoma Film Institute website.
COVID-19 Safety
Do not attend if you test positive for COVID-19 or if you have any symptoms that may be indicative of COVID-19, even if you are vaccinated. All SSU updated guidelines can be found here.
How to Sign Up
See registration link below. Each person should register separately and indicate if they are bringing children. This event is free of charge.
About the Center
Sonoma State University’s Center for Environmental Inquiry empowers university students to work with community members on the environmental challenges of the North Bay. Our mission is to create an engaged and environmentally ready society, one where all people have the skills to find solutions to the challenges facing our earth. SSU Preserves are open to everyone engaged in education or research. Reservations are required.