Much of what follows is based on the excellent oxfam analysis of the complexities involved in cuba and its food production. With the fall of the soviet union in 1990, cuba s economy collapsed. The community solution is an organization exploring the peak oil crisis. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the power of community. How cuba survived peak oil crisis english 2006 53min.
Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis the massive reduction of fossil fuels is an example of. During their stay in the country they explore what effect oil has had on cubas economy, and how the country has managed to survive after. Cuba transitioned from large scale farming, with its heavy use of oilbased fertilizer and pesticides to small organic farms and urban gardens. Imports of oil were cut by more than half and food by 80 percent. How cuba survived peak oil is a documentary film that follows the work of pat murphy and faith morgan who visited the country in 2003. The power of community tells of the hardships as well as the community and creativity of the cuban people during the 90s, when imports of oil. The power of community is creating excitement, and with good reason. Power of community how cuba survived peak oil from community bookstore on vimeo. Despite difficulties, the cubans persevered and even gained from the situation studies found a drop in diabetes, an increase in healthier diets, and a greater sense of energy. How cuba survived peak oil is an american documentary film that explores the special period in peacetime and its aftermath.
If you want to learn about cuba, there is a documentary that examines how the cuban people and government responded to their time of crisis. The article relates the views given in the film without any opposing view. How cuba survived peak oil in english last modified by time content. Watch power of community how cuba survived peak oil online. Solar power was installed where connection to the electrical grid was lacking. The documentary, the power of community how cuba survived peak oil, was inspired when faith morgan and pat murphy took a trip to cuba through. Following the dramatic steps taken by both the cuban government and.
Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens aftger they lost global support in. How cuba survived peak oil directed by faith morgan community service inc. The awardwinning documentary the power of community. How cuba survived peak oil is an american documentary. Sep 04, 2012 when the soviet union collapsed in 1990, cubas economy went into a tailspin. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. When cuba lost access to soviet oil in the early 1990s, the country faced an immediate crisis feeding the population and an ongoing challenge.
This need to bring agriculture into the city began with the fall of the soviet union and the loss of more than 50 percent of cubas oil imports, much. How cuba survived peak oil by faith morgan, 2006, watch above gives us a great insight in the happenings related to peak oil and sustainable agriculture in cuba, and underlines the islands claim to have a leading and exemplary position in sustainable development. Apr 02, 2016 the documentary, the power of community how cuba survived peak oil, was inspired when faith morgan and pat murphy took a trip to cuba through global exchange in august, 2003. Donations for storybook theatres expenses will be accepted at the door. How cuba survived peak oil everyone concerned about peak oil should see this film. Jan 08, 2014 the awardwinning documentary the power of community. Energy and community at the little art theatre on sunday, april 26th at 1pm. When the soviet union collapsed in 1990, cuba s economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half and food by 80 percent people were desperate. For information about its recently released documentary, the power of community. With imports of oil cut by more than half and food by 80 percent people were.
Community service, inc green planet films when cuba lost access to soviet oil in the early 1990s, the country faced an immediate crisis feeding the population and an ongoing challenge. The power of community how cuba survived peak oil dragos. Its focus is on local community based solutions that reflect the values of cooperation,conservation and curtailment. In the face of peak oil and declining oil production, will america do what it takes to survive, in spite of its ideology of individualism and consumerism. As recently as 2006 the concept of peak oil the imagined danger of the. Peak oil and sustainable agriculture in cuba ecopost. The author, megan quinn, is the outreach director for the community solution, a program of community service inc. The power of community tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the response during the collapse, explaining how the country transitioned from a highly mechanised, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban. May 14, 2006 the documentary, the power of community how cuba survived peak oil, was inspired when faith morgan and pat murphy took a trip to cuba through global exchange in august, 2003. The community solution program, dvd 53 min, isbn 0910420327 is a marvelous film that provides a welcome contrast to the abundance of toxic, depressing predictions for the future in the world of post peak oil. Community survival strategies for peak oil and climate change.
How cuba survived peak oil by the community solution. How cuba survived peak oil in 2006, i thought about how those lessons might apply to california agriculture. With imports of oil cut by more than onehalf, and food imports by 80 percent, people were desperate for food. When the soviet union collapsed in 1990, cuba s economy went into a. Community is at the heart of any social fabric and can help to bring people out of the darkest of times. From the community solutions viewpoint, cuba did what it could to survive, despite its ideology of a centralized economy. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis the. The community solution has made a film about this, the power of community.
Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural. The power of community how cuba survived peak oil the break up of the soviet union in the early 90s created a major economic crisis in cuba known as the special period. In this film, individual cubans tell us how they responded to an artificially imposed peak oil in the 1990s, when the fall of the soviet union caused the loss of most food and oil imports. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis the massive reduction of fossil fuels. How cuba survived peak oil dvd by admin august, 2008. How cuba survived peak oil, online video section, why the global economy is about to crash, what to do about the upcoming economic crash, books about survival in the future hard times, what is peak oil. This is number twelve of the one documentary per week series.
Sociopolitical documentary published by others in 2006 english narration cover informationthe power of community. When the soviet union collapsed in 1990, cubas economy went into a. This was one of the few times when i was aware of a films subject matter before viewing it. For some time now every sunday i will suggest one documentary for us to watch sometime during the course of the week. How cuba survived its peak oil 3 also addresses cuba s response to the peak oil experience. The power of community how cuba survived peak oil 2006, produced by community solutions and directed by faith morgan.
How cuba survived peak oil almost overnight cuba lost 85% of its import and export market and over 50% of its oil supply. How cuba survived peak oil is a 2006 documentary that explores numerous. Jul 03, 2007 cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens aftger they lost global support in the. Back in 2006 i wrote this article, what happened in cuba can not be replicated everywhere i.
Eat, grow and raise rare varieties march 15 february 19. The film mentions important facts about cuba before and after oil dependency. Apr 26, 2015 the arthur morgan institute for community solutions will host a screening of power of community. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis the massive reduction of fossil fuels is an example of options and hope. Following the dramatic steps taken by both the cuban. Each of the films i choose, is one that i regard as must see and must know. For more, the community solutions companion book is also available in the fic store, called plan c. The documentary, the power of community how cuba survived peak oil, was inspired when faith morgan and pat murphy took a trip to cuba through global exchange in august, 2003. The power of community how cuba survived peak oil 20. That year pat had begun studying and speaking about worldwide peak oil production. How cuba survived peak oil is a project of the community solution, a nonprofit organization that designs and teaches lowenergy solutions to the current unsustainable, fossil fuel based, industrialized, and centralized way of living. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the cuban people during this difficult time. Watch power of community how cuba survived peak oil. How cuba survived peak oil describes cuba s reaction to the collapse of the soviet union.
Their stories serve as a valuable model for a world facing peak oil on a global scale. Jun 08, 2007 yellow springs pastors for peace caravan saturday, july 7, 2007 join us for a potluck, discussion on the current state of cuba u. When the soviet union collapsed in 1990, cubas economy went into a tailspin. Not only do they use vastly less oil now, their food is primarily organic and gthus much healthier. The power of community how cuba survived peak oil documentary.
The power of community how cuba survived peak oil the. The film opens with a short history of peak oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its alltime peak and begin to decline forever. With imports of oil cut by more than half and food by 80 percent. Lessons learned from how cuba survived peak oil peak energy. When the soviet union collapsed in 1990, cuba experienced a major economic depression. The power of community how cuba survived peak oil top hat entertainment presents in conjuntion with apollo kauai. The way they adapte to these radical changes and the freefall in their economy is inspiring and a lesson for modern society in how to adapt to living without a dependence on oil. Peak oil is the term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its alltime peak and begin to decline forever.