Water Week 2008

May 4th - 10th

Film Screenings

The Film Screenings are sponsored by

We will have film screenings around the State with a discussion panel to follow. We will be showing "Running Dry" and "Flow- For the Love of Water" as well as some other short water films. We have scheduled the following showings. “Running Dry” is a comprehensive public information/education project, established to raise awareness regarding the worsening global humanitarian water crisis. The projects centerpiece is an explosive and enlightening in-depth documentary, “Running Dry”. Actress Jane Seymour, the documentary narrator, and many other notable and knowledgeable individuals have come together to participate in the public information/education process.

Park City Library 5/6: Tuesday May 6th 7:00pm- 9:00pm "Running Dry" will be shown at the Park City Library. Patti Simon will be speaking on the dialogue board after the film.

Patti Simons married the former Senator Paul Simon in 2001 who had retired from he Senate and established the Public Policy Institute at SIU. She was introduced to many of he pet projects and in particular to the issues of safe water and sanitation both domestic and international. Senator Simon had written a book, Tapped Out, about the coming crisis in water and was asked to speak at many events. His book was even translated into Arabic. During these many meetings and conferences Patti became a real advocate. Since his death she had pursued these issues. A documentary, Running Dry, based on his book was completed after his death and she has attended numerous showing and participated in panel discussions. She has also urged members of Congress to support legislation and appropriations for water projects. Most recently she has worked on the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 and its financial support. To read more of Patti Simon's resume click here.

Janice Houston from the University of Utah Center for Public Policy and Administration will attend as a panelist

Bart Forsyth from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District will be attending the screenings in Utah as a panelist.

Broadway Theatre 5/7: Wednesday May 7th 7:00pm- 9:00pm Sponsored by the Salt Lake Film Society will be showing "Running Dry"

Patti Simons will also be speaking on the panel after this screening at the Broadway Theatre. For more information on her and her resume click here.

St. George Library 5/8: Thursday May 8th 6:00pm- 8:00pm- "Modern Marvels - City Water" This film talks about civilizations in ancient Rome, Mayans and medieval England met their community's water needs. The film also covers Early American period and New York City's three water tunnels running under the city, Chicago's crib on Lake Michigan, Los Angeles' Diamond Valley Lake Reservoir, the 223mi. aqueduct from Owens Valley, and Tampa Bay sea water desalinization plant. This film runs approximately 50 min. To purchase this DVD or for more information please click here

Salt Lake Film Center "Flow- For the Love of Water" will be screened at the Post Theatre at Fort Douglas on the University of Utah Campus. More information will come soon.

Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy will be showing "Running Dry" during their open house on May 6th and 8th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. For more information see the fairs page.

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District will be showing "Running Dry" and "Water in Utah" during their water celebration on May 10th from 10:00am - 2:00pm for more information see the fairs page.

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