WINNER of the 2008 British IVCA Clarion Award:  "...for its disturbing and totally engaging exploration of an important and sensitive environmental issue. Burning the Future, alongside The 11th Hour and An Inconvenient Truth, makes a major contribution to the sustainability debate."

Earthjustice is pleased to present the October 18 San Francisco premiere of this moving and compelling story! Tickets for this special presentation are just $15.00. Meet director David Novack, Maria Gunnoe and other special guests and hear their stories first-hand. Enjoy the movie, a brief post-film discussion with Mr. Novack and Ms. Gunnoe and complimentary reception!

In "Burning the Future: Coal in America," writer/director David Novack examines the explosive forces that have set in motion a groundswell of conflict between the coal industry and residents of West Virginia. Confronted by an emerging coal-based US energy policy, local activists watch the nation praise coal without regard to the devastation caused by its extraction. Faced with toxic ground water, the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, and a government that appeases industry, our heroes demonstrate a strength of purpose and character in their improbable fight to arouse the nation's help in protecting their mountains, saving their families, and preserving their way of life.

As Janet Keating, co-director of Earthjustice client Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition says: "Think your electricity usage doesn't matter? Think again! Novack's film enlivens the phrase 'think globally, act locally' as you journey with West Virginia residents in their courageous efforts to save their beloved mountains, communities and ultimately life on earth as we know it."