Featuring a virtual Q&A with producer Josh Penn moderated by KUT reporter Mose Buchele.

In 1988, then Vice President George Bush Sr. declared that the country would soon experience “The White House effect” – an active presidential commitment to curbing the greenhouse effect if Bush himself were to be elected. With brilliant archival production, this documentary tracks political campaigns, media stories, environmental convenings, and internal memos from the federal government and oil companies to tell the story of how the US has dealt with climate change since the discovery of excess CO2 in the atmosphere. By allowing each historical moment to tell the story chronologically, the film offers profound insights into the United States’ failure and inaction — and the fight that has been there all along.

DOC DAYS FESTIVAL PASSES
Purchase an AFS Doc Days pass for tickets to all 10 Doc Days screenings, taking place Thursday, May 1–Sunday, May 4, and receive 15% off the full ticket purchase price. AFS Members receive additional discounts on passes and individual tickets. The Doc Days pass includes one ticket to each Doc Days film screening and the opening night reception.

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.