The White House Effect Documentary

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival and Greater Newburyport Green Expo 2025 proudly present: The White House Effect Documentary A Pivotal Moment in Climate History Revealed Cap off your Green Expo 2025 experience with an exclusive evening screening of the powerful documentary, The White House Effect, directed by the acclaimed team of Bonni Cohen, Pedro Kos, and Jon Shenk. Film Synopsis The White House Effect, from directors Bonni Cohen, Pedro Kos, and Jon Shenk, examines a crucial missed opportunity in climate history. Through archival footage, the film focuses on the George H.W. Bush administration (1988–1992) when Bush promised to use "the White House effect" to address global warming. The documentary reveals how this promise unraveled as Bush found himself caught between his chief of staff John Sununu and industry leaders on one side, and his EPA chief Bill Reilly and scientists on the other. The film culminates with the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, where U.S. actions undermined global emissions agreements, setting the stage for our current climate challenges. Why This Film Matters to Our Community As we gather for Green Expo 2025 to explore practical sustainability solutions, this documentary provides crucial historical context for understanding why climate action remains challenging today. By examining this pivotal moment in climate history, we can better appreciate the forces that shape environmental policy and the importance of community-led initiatives like Green Expo 2025. How to Attend Tickets: Firehouse.org https://firehouse.org/event/the-white-house-effect-documentary/ Note: This is a separate ticketed event from the daytime Green Expo activities. This screening is presented in conjunction with the 2025 Greater Newburyport Green Expo, made possible through funding from the City of Newburyport Resiliency Committee, via a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. Presented by: The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival and the City of Newburyport Resiliency Committee