The UCCS Department of Anthropology will host an advance screening of the HBO documentary film “Gasland Part II” at 6 p.m. May 23 in Gallogly Events Center.
Directed by Josh Fox, the 120-minute long film is the follow-up to the 2010 Emmy-winning “Gasland.” In Part II, Fox examines the long-term impact of the controversial process of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.”
Fracking is method of natural gas drilling. The controversial process has been a topic of both national and local debate.
According to Linda Watts, associate professor, Department of Anthropology, the movie opens the conversation about hydraulic fracking, which has local implications.
“In Colorado Springs, efforts are underway to place a charter amendment on the ballot this fall about whether to allow hydraulic drilling within city limits,” Watts said. “Boulder and Fort Collins have both already banned the practice.”
After the screening, Fox will answer audience member questions regarding the filming process and fracking.
“Gasland Part II” will premier July 8 on HBO.
For more information about “Gasland Part II,” visit http://www.gaslandthemovie.com/.
When is UCCS inviting the producers of the provocative and controversial film “Fracknation” to screen their film?
http://fracknation.com/