The Switch 10.10.10

On October 10, 2010, The Switch will join more than 1,000 groups around the world to address climate change as part of 350.org’s Global Work Party campaign. Three environmental documentaries will be screened simultaneously at this year’s events. No Impact Man (2009) will be shown at indieScreen, 285 Kent Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn at 1:00 p.m. The films Crude (2009) and The Age of Stupid (2009) will be shown at Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick Street, Manhattan at 1:00 p.m. Following each screening, guest speakers including environmental activists and independent filmmakers will hold a public discussion regarding the films. On December 5, 2010, a gala with high-profile special guests will be held to recognize activists for their achievements.
The Switch’s aim is to inspire a switch to a new consciousness where personal responsibility, collaboration and empowerment become leading components in solutions to complex issues. Initiatives like The Switch are engaged with the belief that in order to bring change on the necessary scale, the world cannot solely rely on eco-friendly “to-do lists”, but rather deeper, internal shifts on the way individuals relate to the Earth, the global community and to individual creative power. In effect, The Switch is creating a significant grass roots movement, not just environmentally but socially.
The ongoing initiative has annual events planned for 10/10/10, 11/11/11 and 12/12/12. Plans are underway for an environmental film festival in New York City, educational environmental film programs in schools and art exhibits in partnership with community organizations. Events will also serve as fundraisers for organizations creating change in the climate crisis. The organizations receiving proceeds from this year’s events include No Impact Project, GrowNYC and Conversations with the Earth.
To buy tickets to the film screenings please visit the indieScreen box office: http://www.indiescreen.us/?page_id=76, and Tribeca Cinemas box office: https://tickets.tribecafilm.com/Online/default.asp?brand=cinemas. Tickets are available to attend the dinner on December 5, 2010 for $275 or $175. For additional information on the event contact The Switch at info@theswitch101010.com or visit http://www.theswitch101010.com/.