Lucky you! You are getting early access to How To Power A City!
A “solutions-focused climate story....[that] demonstrates the societal and human health impact that climate justice action — in this case, renewable energy — can have on individuals and communities.”
— kawarthaNOW.com / ReFrame Film Festival
"Watch it and give your sense of possibility a much-needed boost!”
— Randall Amster, Georgetown University
SCREEN THE FILM FOR YOUR UNIVERSITY, PROGRAM, OR INSTITUTION
We are pleased to offer this VIP screener as a courtesy to APHA attendees through Nov. 10, 2024. The feature film is available to stream through rental or purchase by universities, non-profits, city offices, and other institutions. As a special offer for public health professionals, please use the discount codes below on any rental or purchase.
APHA EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
- Purchase or rent by Dec. 31, 2024 — use code publichealthEB24 for 20% off
- Purchase or rent by Jan. 31, 2025 — use code publichealthEB25 for 10% off
TO PURCHASE OR RENT
Click here to purchase or rent the film: New Day Films
You will need to create an account, which only takes a minute. Screening fees start at $90 for a two-week rental. There are affordable options for longer-term rentals, including life-of-file purchase, to suit your organization's needs.
DISTRIBUTION
How To Power A City will be distributed through PBS broadcast in 2025. Our team also works with groups to screen the film at customized community events, conference screenings, and festivals. New Day Films is our educational distributor.
SUBTITLES & CAPTIONS
When you purchase or rent through New Day Films, "How To Power A City" is available with open captions, closed captions, and with Spanish and French subtitles.
MORE INFO
Click HERE for more information on the film.
CONTACT US
Thank you for your interest in the film and your attention to the intersection of renewable energy, climate, and community empowerment. Please reach out to our team at mlr@powercityfilm.com with any questions.
THE STORY & LOCATIONS
"How To Power A City" provides a front-row seat to communities battling fossil fuel dependence and bringing solar and wind projects to their hometowns. The film reveals how each community faced obstacles from corrupt and indifferent politicians to technical impasses, public ignorance, cost, and superstorm disasters. A feature documentary and solutions-focused climate story.
Filmed in: Atlantic City, NJ; Colchester, VT; Highland Park/metro Detroit, MI; Las Vegas, NV; New York City; and two towns in Puerto Rico.
- Year2024
- Runtime73 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereReFrame Film Festival, 2024
- GenreDocumentary
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish, Spanish
- Awards* SPIRIT OF ACTIVISM (Nevada Women's Film Festival, Nominee) | * BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (Nevada Women's Film Festival, Nominee) | * BEST DIRECTOR, FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (Queens World Film Festival, Astoria NYC, Nominee) | * BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (Arctic Film Festival, Svalbard, Norway, Nominee)
- DirectorMelanie La Rosa
- ProducerMelanie La Rosa
- Co-ProducerToni De Aztlan, Leandro Fabrizi, Andres Otero
- CinematographerLeandro Fabrizi, Andres Otero, Benjamin Bode, Melanie La Rosa, George Heckard
- EditorMelanie La Rosa
- AnimatorSydney Krantz, Johanna Campos
- ComposerKevin Walker, Kirsten Price
- Sound DesignKevin Walker
- MusicKevin Walker, Kirsten Price
Lucky you! You are getting early access to How To Power A City!
A “solutions-focused climate story....[that] demonstrates the societal and human health impact that climate justice action — in this case, renewable energy — can have on individuals and communities.”
— kawarthaNOW.com / ReFrame Film Festival
"Watch it and give your sense of possibility a much-needed boost!”
— Randall Amster, Georgetown University
SCREEN THE FILM FOR YOUR UNIVERSITY, PROGRAM, OR INSTITUTION
We are pleased to offer this VIP screener as a courtesy to APHA attendees through Nov. 10, 2024. The feature film is available to stream through rental or purchase by universities, non-profits, city offices, and other institutions. As a special offer for public health professionals, please use the discount codes below on any rental or purchase.
APHA EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
- Purchase or rent by Dec. 31, 2024 — use code publichealthEB24 for 20% off
- Purchase or rent by Jan. 31, 2025 — use code publichealthEB25 for 10% off
TO PURCHASE OR RENT
Click here to purchase or rent the film: New Day Films
You will need to create an account, which only takes a minute. Screening fees start at $90 for a two-week rental. There are affordable options for longer-term rentals, including life-of-file purchase, to suit your organization's needs.
DISTRIBUTION
How To Power A City will be distributed through PBS broadcast in 2025. Our team also works with groups to screen the film at customized community events, conference screenings, and festivals. New Day Films is our educational distributor.
SUBTITLES & CAPTIONS
When you purchase or rent through New Day Films, "How To Power A City" is available with open captions, closed captions, and with Spanish and French subtitles.
MORE INFO
Click HERE for more information on the film.
CONTACT US
Thank you for your interest in the film and your attention to the intersection of renewable energy, climate, and community empowerment. Please reach out to our team at mlr@powercityfilm.com with any questions.
THE STORY & LOCATIONS
"How To Power A City" provides a front-row seat to communities battling fossil fuel dependence and bringing solar and wind projects to their hometowns. The film reveals how each community faced obstacles from corrupt and indifferent politicians to technical impasses, public ignorance, cost, and superstorm disasters. A feature documentary and solutions-focused climate story.
Filmed in: Atlantic City, NJ; Colchester, VT; Highland Park/metro Detroit, MI; Las Vegas, NV; New York City; and two towns in Puerto Rico.
- Year2024
- Runtime73 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereReFrame Film Festival, 2024
- GenreDocumentary
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish, Spanish
- Awards* SPIRIT OF ACTIVISM (Nevada Women's Film Festival, Nominee) | * BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (Nevada Women's Film Festival, Nominee) | * BEST DIRECTOR, FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (Queens World Film Festival, Astoria NYC, Nominee) | * BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (Arctic Film Festival, Svalbard, Norway, Nominee)
- DirectorMelanie La Rosa
- ProducerMelanie La Rosa
- Co-ProducerToni De Aztlan, Leandro Fabrizi, Andres Otero
- CinematographerLeandro Fabrizi, Andres Otero, Benjamin Bode, Melanie La Rosa, George Heckard
- EditorMelanie La Rosa
- AnimatorSydney Krantz, Johanna Campos
- ComposerKevin Walker, Kirsten Price
- Sound DesignKevin Walker
- MusicKevin Walker, Kirsten Price