The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

After the fall of the Soviet Union, Cuba was faced with a crisis. The loss of their main source of oil sent Cuba's economy into free-fall. What followed has come to be known as the Special period, when Cuba underwent one of the most remarkable social transformations in modern history. This film examines this transformation into a low-energy society, and provides a comprehensive view of the changes Cuba has developed in transportation, agriculture, architecture, and alternative energy sources. The Power of Community shows us a creative response to a crisis that may soon confront the rest of the world.

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