Shored Up

Shored Up

Directed by Ben Kalina
When human nature meets the force of nature.

Overview

Genre
Environment, Nature, Science, and Politics
Synopsis

When Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast it was a wake up call
to a new reality. Shored Up takes us to the heart of this climate
change controversy, following communities in New Jersey and North
Carolina where politics, economics and science collide. Beginning 3
years before Sandy hit and following the debates over beach
replenishment and other attempts to hold back the sea, Shored Up is a
convincing call for action along our coasts. As the oceans rise and
storms flood our towns and cities we have a choice to make: do we
continue to develop as we have in the past, ignoring clear risks and
danger? Or, do we allow science to guide our policies for the
future...before it's too late.

Stage
finished
Running time
86 and 64 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Mangrove Media
Country
United States
Years of Production
4
Locations
United States

Distribution Details

Release year
2013
Festivals
Montclair, DOXA, SF Green, Film Fest DC, Visions of Nature
Awards
Sundance Institute/Hilton Hotels Light Stay Sustainability Award
Broadcast (Acq.)
Brainstorm Media
Language
English

Photos

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