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As David Roberts of Grist often notes, coal is the enemy of the human race. In Burning the Future: Coal in America, we get a look at how acutely it’s an enemy of West Virginians. Here in NYC, we’ve got the first look at this new doc by David Novack. I’m certainly going to go check it out in the next couple of days (it’s got an unfortunately short run at the Sunshine), if only to further boil my blood.

Burning the Future: Coal in America

Writer/director David Novack examines the explosive forces that have set in
motion a groundswell of conflict between the coal industry and residents of
West Virginia. Confronted by an emerging coal-based U.S. energy policy,
local activists watch the nation praise coal without regard to the
devastation caused by its extraction. Faced with toxic ground water, the
obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, and a government that
appeases industry, our heroes demonstrate a strength of purpose and
character in their improbable fight to arouse the nation’s help in
protecting their mountains, saving their families and preserving their way
of life.

Landmark Sunshine Cinema
143 East Houston Street
New York City (Manhattan)
Feb. 29th thru March 6th
For tickets: www.landmarktheaters.com
Film website: http://www.burningthefuture.com/

An extended preview can be seen here.