The Reluctant Radical – Documentary

From the Wildflower Church –

Doors at 6:30pm, MOVIE at 7pm

If a crime is committed in order to prevent a greater crime, is it forgivable? Is it, in fact, necessary? THE RELUCTANT RADICAL follows climate activist Ken Ward as he confronts his fears and puts himself in the direct path of the fossil fuel industry to combat climate change. In this intimate portrait, Ken breaks the law as a last resort and with great trepidation, to fulfill what he sees as his personal obligation to future generations. The film follows Ken through a series of civil disobedience direct actions, culminating with his participation in the coordinated action that shut down all the U.S. tar sands oil pipelines on October 11, 2016. Facing 20 years in prison for his actions, the film reveals both the personal costs and also the fulfillment that comes from following one’s moral calling.

Trailer and more at: —https://www.thereluctantradicalmovie.com/
Length: 77 minutes. Discussion follows, potentially including Q&A with Ken Ward by videoconference uplink. (Stay tuned for details)
Quotes: “He was told he was crazy, but crazy is sitting idly by as disaster for young
people is knowingly locked in.” -Dr. James Hansen, Climate Scientist