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Power Shift (VHS or DVD)
Energy + Sustainability

Kirk Bergstrom • 2003 • 26 min
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Hosted and narrated by Cameron Diaz, this exciting four-part program circles the globe, exploring the remarkable ways that energy touches our daily lives. Cleverly weaving together the lives of astronauts in the Space Station, villagers in the Amazon, and an actress in Hollywood, the film examines vital energy issues and suggests ways that students can create a sustainable future.

In Connections, viewers discover how energy links us as a global community. Cradle to Cradle profiles architect William McDonough, a Time magazine "Hero of the Planet," and his innovative green building designs. Energy Path answers the question, “When I turn on the light in my room, where does the electricity come from and how does it reach me?” Be the Difference encourages personal action steps such as requesting renewable energy from utilities, driving hybrid cars, and buying energy-efficient appliances.

Power Shift serves as a terrific thought-starter and discussion tool for sparking a conversation around energy, sustainability, and technology.

Reviews

"Inspiring . . .this program provides a vital message about why new technology merits our attention and commitment."
- School Libary Journal

"Wow! This film is quite simply the most powerful educational piece I've ever seen on renewable energy. Hands down."
- Greg Watson, Vice President, Sustainable Development & Renewable Energy, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

"Beautifully illustrates the role of energy in our world. It offers easy, practical steps each of us can take to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. The results will be greater security, a prosperous economy, and a vibrant natural world."
- Scott Cronk, President, Energy Matters

"Great! Power Shift provides a critical resource for students, teachers, parents, and anyone else interested in learning about clean energy solutions. It takes us on a journey around the globe to villages electrified by the sun, buses powered by fuel cells, and homes connected to large wind farms. This program could not be more timely as we shift from a fossil-fuel past to a clean-energy future."
- Ron Pernick, Co-Founder, Clean Edge

"Makes a compelling case for why industrial societies and developing nations should accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Cameron Diaz is excellent as the host and narrator. Very current."
- Eric Havel, Director of Education, Chabot Space & Science Center

"High production values and many core concepts that illuminate the issues of energy and sustainability. Power Shift would certainly hold the attention of my teenage daughter."
- Rob SanGeorge, Vice President, World Resources Institute

"Power Shift gives us the essential steps that we must take to accelerate this transition to an economy that is based on renewable energy. It is clear that a cleaner environment and job growth can both be achieved by better design engineering."
- Peter Meisen, President, Global Energy Network Institute

Awards

- CINE Golden Eagle
- Two Gold Medals, Omni Awards

Broadcasts

- Aired nationally on PBS

Subjects

ITEM # 833 VHS NTSC, DVD Sale $89.95

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