Santa Monica Film Festival and 11th Hour Documentary by Leonardo DiCaprio (August 3-6, 07)
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s Environmental Documentary “The 11th Hour”
Cornerstone of Green Film Fest
Santa Monica, California (July 26, 2007) – In an advanced screening, Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental documentary The 11th Hour in Los Angeles theaters August 17th, will showcase for a local audience at the 2007 Santa Monica International Film Festival. Admission is free to this special event taking place on Sunday, August 5th at 3:00 PM in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium at the beautiful Santa Monica Main Library.
The screening is an important part of the green focused film festival as it makes its way back to the city of Santa Monica, August 3-6th. The Santa Monica International Film Festival is a competition festival screening documentary and short films from around the world. Additional events include an Opening Night party at Bergamot Station and Closing Night Awards party at Ma’Kai Lounge. A free screenplay writing seminar sponsored by Santa Monica’s own Writers Boot Camp will also be presented on Sunday, at 1:00 PM.
The 11th Hour describes the last moment when change is possible. The film explores how humanity has arrived at this moment – how we live, how we impact the earth’s ecosystems, and what we can do to change our course. The film features dialogues with experts from all over the world, including former Soviet Prime Minister Mikhail Gorbachev, renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, former head of the CIA R. James Woolsey and sustainable design experts William McDonough and Bruce Mau in addition to over 50 leading scientists, thinkers and leaders who present the facts and discuss the most important issues that face our planet.
Warner Independent Pictures will release The 11th Hour in Los Angeles on August 17th. For further information, please visit the film’s official website ww.11thhourfilm.com.
For a complete listing of the 2007 Santa Monica International Film Festival events, films, and sponsors please see www.smfilmfestival.com.