Documentary Examines Sea-Level Rise and Sustainability of Coastal Cities.
Director Brian Kalina worked for three years on a film about the fragility of oceanfront communities, but he lacked that “hook” – the imagery and statement that would sell the film to an audience. Then superstorm Sandy thrashed the New Jersey shore, flooded Manhattan and sent Kalina back to film the “after” shots of the places he had already visited.
The result is his documentary, “Shored Up,” which will be screened at New College of Florida at 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 5. Following the movie, there will be a question and answer session with Kalina and New College’s Frank Alcock and Jono Miller.
Alcock, associate professor of political science, is an expert in the intersection of government policy and marine science. Miller, the former director of the College’s Environmental Studies Program, has studied the region’s coastal environment for decades and is active in restoration efforts.
“Shored Up” began as an examination of conflicts over beach renourishment programs along the Jersey Shore. As Kalina researched and filmed, it expanded into an exploration of the political conflicts and personal stakes of communities along the shore, with insights from scientists, politicians and residents, and exposed major shortcomings in coastal management and the immediate need for change. In the aftermath of Sandy, the film was noted in The New York Times and other publications for its prescience.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Screening of “Shored Up” and discussion with director Ben Kalina and Frank Alcock and Jono Miller of New College.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5. Movie running time is 84 minutes; discussion follows immediately after.
WHERE: Mildred Sainer Pavilion, on New College’s Caples Campus, 5313 Bay Shore Road (immediately south of the Ringling Museum).
HOW: Admission is free but reservations are required; visit https://donate.ncf.edu/film-screening-shored-up [1] or call (941) 487-4888.
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