"Fuel" the Film and discussion with director

[VILLANUEVA,JOSHUA A]

Hey GOTers,

Ever wondered why we are so stick on petroleum oil for our energy
needs? This film should help explain the issue and if you still have
questions, ask the director after the screening while munching on some
pizza (but hopefully not at the exact same time).

Also, If you attend one of these Graham center events, please email
Luis Roca who will be controlling our attendance sheet. Remember you
MUST attend one of these events EACH semester to be considered an
active GOTer.

I look forward to our upcoming directors' meeting (sry, I know you are
jonesing for a meeting with me but only directors this time...)

Josh



Please note we will be serving pizza between the end of the film and
the discussion with the film directors. SKD


The award-winning environmental documentary “Fuel” will be screened
Tuesday (Feb. 15) at the University of Florida’s Bob Graham Center for
Public Service at 5:30 pm in Pugh Hall's Ocora. Pizza will be served
after the film. Writer-director Josh Tickell and producer Rebecca
Harrell Tickell will answer questions following the screening of the
film.

The film is a highly critical, in-depth, personal journey that
examines a host of energy answers to America’s oil addiction, as well
as offering a devastating critique of the U.S. auto and petroleum
industries’ role in resisting change.

Tickell, a first-time director, began the journey resulting in the
film after watching members of his family suffer from pollution-
related cancers as a result of living near petroleum refineries in
Louisiana. In 1997, he set out on the road with a biodiesel powered
“Veggie Van” and a video camera and began filming what would
eventually become known as “Fuel.”

“I wanted to make a film about the serious challenges we face and
ultimately about the power of every individual to make a difference,”
said Tickell, whose stop in Gainesville is part of a multi-city tour
with the film. He routinely travels to screen the film using biodiesel
vehicles. His goal, Tickell said, is to “green the vote” of America by
getting everyday people, along with politicians and energy companies,
to support a 10-year plan that will transition America to renewable
energy.

Harrell Tickell is a veteran producer and musician who specializes in
youth activism, education and the environment. She co-directs The
Veggie Van Organization, a national nonprofit dedicated to education
about sustainable energy.

“Fuel” has won numerous awards since its 2008 release, including the
audience award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.