'Garbage Warrior'

Film evenings begin with potluck refreshments & social hour at 6:30pm, followed by the film at 7:30pm, followed by a discussion after the film. By Oliver Hodge. Imagine a house that heats itself, that provides its own water, that grows its own food. Imagine that it needs no expensive technology, that it recycles its own waste, that it has its own power source.  And now imagine that it can be built anywhere, by anyone, out of the things society throws away. Thirty years ago, New Mexico-based architect Michael Reynolds imagined just such a home - then set out to build it. For 30 years  he and his green disciples have devoted their time to advancing the art of "Earthship Biotecture" by building self-sufficient, off-the-grid communities where design and function converge in eco-harmony. However, these experimental structures that defied state standards created conflict between Michael and the authorities who are backed by big business. Frustrated by antiquated legislation, Reynolds lobbied for the right to create a sustainable living test site. While politicians hemmed and hawed, Mother Nature struck, leaving communities devastated by tsunamis, tornadoes, droughts, floods, and hurricanes. Michael and his crew seized the opportunity to lend their pioneering skills to those who needed it most. Shot over three years and in four countries, this remarkable film is a timely portrait of a determined visionary, a hero of the 21st century. Wheelchair accessible around the corner at 411  28th  Street.