Sustainability and Society Film Series

 中文
 
 
 
By presenting to you two high-quality documentaries during the 2017-2018 academic year, this series aims at introducing complex sustainability and environmental issues. By exposing the audience to real-life societal and global cases, they will be challenged to live a more environmental-friendly lifestyle, think and act responsibly for a sustainable future. Each screening will be followed by a discussion session led by experts in the field.
 
 
 
《Carbon Nation》
US丨2011丨82 min丨Peter Byck
 
A documentary movie about climate change SOLUTIONS. Even if you doubt the severity of the impact of climate change or just don't buy it at all, this is still a compelling and relevant film that illustrates how SOLUTIONS to climate change also address other social, economic and national security issues. You'll meet a host of entertaining and endearing characters along the way.
 
Date: 12 Oct, 2017 (Thur)
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Lingnan University MBG06
 
 
 
 
 
《Plastic China》
 China丨2016丨82 min丨WANG Jiu-liang
 
Yi-Jie, an 11-year-old girl, works alongside her parents in a recycling facility while dreaming of attending school.  Kun, the facility’s ambitious foreman, dreams of a better life. Through the eyes and hands of those who handle its refuse, an examination of global consumption and culture.
 
Date: 15 Mar, 2018 (Thur)
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Lingnan University MBG07
 
 
 
 
 
 
Partners
 
Lingnan University
 
 
Science Unit丨Core Curriculum and General Education Office