“THE ISLAND PRESIDENT” (101 mins, 2011)
Tuesday, January 28 • 6:30PM
Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center
246 Market Street, Lowell
Free admission!
Read the full synopsis & learn much more about this film at TheIslandPresident.com
We’re immensely proud to present our special screening of the Sundance Award-Winning Film The Island President as part of our brand new 2014 Eco Film Series “Land, Air & Water”! Join the Lowell Film Collaborative and Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust as we present this film PLUS a different film on the last Tuesday of every month from January – June 2014. CLICK HERE to view the entire film schedule!
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CRITICAL PRAISE FOR THE ISLAND PRESIDENT
“Inspiring … Offers not only a Mandela-like tale of political heroism but a much needed perspective on climate change.”
– John DeFore, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“Powerful… Compelling and thought provoking. THE ISLAND PRESIDENT is heartening and unsettling by turns.”
– Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
[About Mohamed Nasheed] … “A courageous and inspiring figure.”
– Marshall Fine, THE HUFFINGTON POST
“Jon Shenk’s fascinating documentary feature THE ISLAND PRESIDENT personalizes the threat of global warming, and nationalizes it too.”
– Joe Morgenstern, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
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This 6-month Lowell film series “Land, Air & Water” is co-presented by the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust in partnership with our official host, Lowell National Historical Park.
