FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Joanna Gerber
Director of Public Relations & Communications
Phone: 310.578.1080 x119
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Two free screening open to the public
CULVER CITY, CA – November 5, 2007 – Antioch University Los Angeles, in association with Warner Independent Pictures, is proud to offer two free screenings of The 11th Hour - the powerful new environmental documentary that explores the state of our global environment and what role we play in its survival. Sponsored by the AULA Student Action Network, the film will be screened free to the public on Tuesday, November 13th at both 4:00pm and 7:00pm on the AULA campus.
The 11th Hour describes the last moment when change is possible. The film explores how humanity has arrived at this moment – how we live, how we impact the earth’s ecosystems, and what we can do to change our course. The film features dialogues with experts from all over the world, including former Soviet Prime Minister Mikhail Gorbachev, renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, former head of the CIA R. James Woolsey and sustainable design experts William McDonough and Bruce Mau in addition to over 50 leading scientists, thinkers and leaders who present the facts and discuss the most important issues that face our planet.
After collaborating on two short films (Global Warning, Water Planet), filmmakers Nadia Conners, Leila Conners Petersen and Leonardo DiCaprio set out to explore the larger story of the human experience on the planet. Seeking out credible voices to speak to the history of the human species, the state of the oceans, land and air, and social, design and political challenges for change, the trio ultimately netted 150 hours of interviews with over 70 scientists, designers, historians and thinkers.
“We reached out to independent experts on the front lines of what could be the greatest challenge of our time – the collapse of our planet’s ecosystems and our search for solutions to create a sustainable future,” says Leonardo DiCaprio.
“We ourselves wanted to understand why humans were on a crash course with nature, and what we had to do to change course,” says Co-Writer/Co-Director/Producer Leila Conners Petersen. Her sister and collaborator, Nadia Conners, adds, “One of the great things about doing this project was being able to meet people that inspired me or opened my mind through their work and writings. It was a great honor and a huge learning experience.”
Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, The 11th Hour is produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, Leila Conners Petersen, Chuck Castleberry and Brian Gerber, written and directed by Leila Conners Petersen and Nadia Conners. The 11th Hour is An Appian Way/ GreenHour/Tree Media Group Production
The screenings will both be held on the AULA campus in room A1000. Antioch University Los Angeles is located at 400 Corporate Pointe in Culver City. Pay parking is available in the parking structure adjacent from the campus, or metered parking is available on the street.
For more information about this event please contact Joanna Gerber, Director of Communication at (310) 578-1080 x119 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
For more information about The 11th Hour, please visit www.11thhourfilm.com
For more information on Antioch University Los Angeles, please visit www.antiochla.edu .
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