By Michelle Voss
A powerful message of optimism, Velocity travels from the U.S. to Europe exploring clean energy production and the increasing economic advantages of wind power. Illustrating how sustainable economic development must include the protection of our fragile natural and human resources, this film shows us how wind energy has not only reduced the impact of pollution from burning fossil fuels, but has also created billions of dollars in economic development across the Northern Hemisphere.
Also including segments on 100% Wind-Powered Beer at New Belgium Brewery, green building, hyper-efficient cars and a potential hydrogen economy, this film further examines how sustainability benefits us now, and how this benefit promises to grow exponentially in the future. Pairing insightful interviews with stunning 16mm film footage of aerial landscapes and giant wind turbines,
Velocity forges a passage into our sustainable future, and provides us with the promise we all need to step out in action and take part in the clean energy revolution.
Reviews
~ "Powerful…encourages people to become aware, take action, and be part of the clean energy future."- School Library Journal
~ "Velocity picks up where environmental films left off thirty years ago, thoroughly illustrating the benefits of alternative energy sources for our economy and for our environment. This is first-rate filmmaking with elegant cinematography and a compelling story. Velocity is indispensable for educators who want to introduce concepts of sustainability and new ways of looking at the world."- Marshall Frech, Director, Texas Environmental Center
Award
~ First Place, Alternative Energy, EarthVision 2004
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