Anote’s Ark

The Pacific Island nation of Kiribati (population: 100,000) is one of the most remote places on the planet, seemingly far-removed from the pressures of modern life. Yet it is one of the first countries that must confront the main existential dilemma of our time: imminent annihilation from sea-level rise. While Kiribati’s President Anote Tong races to find a way to protect his nation’s people and maintain their dignity, many Kiribati citizens are already seeking safe harbour overseas. Set against the backdrop of international climate and human rights negotiations, Anote’s struggle to save his nation is intertwined with the extraordinary fate of Sermary, a young mother of six, who fights to migrate her family to New Zealand. At stake is the survival of Sermary’s family, the Kiribati people, and 4,000 years of ­Kiribati culture.

Pre-film showcase of environmental conservation and clean energy organizations starting at 6pm. Post film discussion with Utah Rep. Angela Romero, Daniel Mendoza, Global Change and Sustainability Center, Atmospheric Sciences, University of Utah and Celia Peterson, Environmental Sustainability Project Manager, Park City Municipal Corp. Moderated by Nell Larson, Executive Director of Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter and host of KPCW’s This Green Earth.

Presented with Sundance Institute and Park City Municipal Corp as part of Utah Climate Week.

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