- By Lisa Wright
- Entertainment
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Gasland, the winner of this year's Sundance Special Jury Prize, will premiere on HBO on June 21st, but Ithacans can enjoy a sneak preview on Saturday, June 12th at Cinemapolis.Gaslandis the personal account of Pennsylvanian film producer Josh Fox who was asked to lease his land for gas drilling. He started to ask questions and soon realized the enormity of the hydraulic fracturing issue. He then embarks on a cross-country odyssey, camera in hand, uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and resultant environmental devastation.
The film contains grim footage of hydrofracking in action plus some humorous moments, that is if you think it's funny to see someone light the water coming out of the tap in his kitchen.
Fox will be on hand to lead a Q&A after each showing. In addition, Shaleshock Action Alliance is organizing a "What are we, Chopped Liver?" rally on the Commons between shows from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fox will speak at the rally and be joined by local activists and politicians including County Legislator Martha Robertson, State Assemblyperson Barbara Lifton, renowned biologist and activist Sandra Steingraber, Gay Nicholson of Sustainable Tompkins and others. The rally will also include musical interludes featuring a host of banjo players since Fox is himself a practitioner of that art. The tour which brings Fox and Gasland to Ithaca has been organized by Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Catskill Mountainkeeper and Earthjustice.
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