Cuba's Organic Farming Revolution: A Model for Sustainable Development

The 21st century realizes a moral precedent against the "ultra efficient" production capacities of capitalism: 1) Its destroying the planet, and 2) It creates extreme inequalities. A new model for sustainability and equality must be adopted. This documentary tells the story of an unlikely country that sets a precedent for the rest of the world.

"When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call "The Special Period." The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis – the massive reduction of fossil fuels – is an example of options and hope." (The Power of Community Website)

The Film-- The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil