Special Film Screening of 'The End of the Line' with Sam Waterston

ALBANY, NY (12/02/2010)(readMedia)-- WAMC Northeast Public Radio, The Colonial Theatre and Oceana present a film screening of 'The End of the Line' on December 7th at 7 p.m. at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA. Following the film, actor and activist Sam Waterston and WAMC's President Alan Chartock will host a Q&A period. This is a rare chance to hear one of the oceans' best champions discuss his concerns in an intimate setting.

"This is a great example of how Sam Waterston keeps giving to all of us," Chartock says. "His involvement in environmental issues like this one should lead all of us to pitch in. We hope to see everyone who is concerned about the environment and its present degradation at the Colonial."

'The End of the Line,' the first major feature documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing on our oceans, had its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. The film shows firsthand the effects of our global love affair with fish as food. It examines the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish that would bring certain mass starvation.

"There are two reasons to be interested in this event now," says Sam Waterston, Board Member of Oceana. "The politics of the environment are going to change in the next Congress. This is a promise the new majority has already made. When the promised push-back comes against the science of climate change and human stress on the global environment, you'll need to know the facts and be ready to act. 'The End of the Line' and the conversation that follows can help you fill in the gaps in your knowledge and get you ready to go."

Tickets are $15 and still available through the Colonial Theatre's box office by calling (413) 997-4444. More information about the film can be found at endoftheline.com All proceeds will benefit Oceana, co-presenter of the film.

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