Screening: The White House Effect

The Green Spirits of St. John’s Cathedral open the Season of Creation with a film that is a call to action followed by a contemplative prayer service.

The White House Effect (1hr 24m, 2024)

A riveting look at a key moment in the history of the climate crisis, THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT from directors Bonni Cohen, Pedro Kos and Jon Shenk travels back in time to document how a crucial opportunity to take real action on global warming was not just squandered but deliberately undermined.

Woven entirely of archival material, the documentary focuses on the pivotal years of the George H.W. Bush administration—1988 to 1992—when the entire country was waking up to the reality of global warming and Bush had pledged to use “the White House effect” to tackle it.

4:30 – 5pm
Enjoy a simple dinner and refreshments. Donations greatly appreciated.
Film at 5pm
The event is free, registration is appreciated.

All are welcome to attend the Taize Prayer service in Cummings Chapel at 7pm.
More information here.