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THE UNFORESEEN
Intl Documentary Competition
USA, 2007, 94 min, 35 MM
DIR: Laura Dunn
PROD: Laura Dunn, Douglas Sewell, Jef Sewell, William Warren EXEC PROD Robert Redford, Terrence Malick
DP: Lee Daniel
ED: Laura Dunn, Emily Morris
MUS: Patty Griffin
FEATURING: Robert Redford, William Greider, Gary Bradley, Ann Richards, Willie Nelson
- Natalie McMenemy
Intl Documentary Competition
USA, 2007, 94 min, 35 MM
DIR: Laura Dunn
PROD: Laura Dunn, Douglas Sewell, Jef Sewell, William Warren EXEC PROD Robert Redford, Terrence Malick
DP: Lee Daniel
ED: Laura Dunn, Emily Morris
MUS: Patty Griffin
FEATURING: Robert Redford, William Greider, Gary Bradley, Ann Richards, Willie Nelson
In attendance: Laura Dunn, Lee Daniel, Jef Sewell, Bill Warren
If you ever swam at Barton Springs in Austin, Texas, you’d fight to save it too. Laura Dunn’s THE UNFORESEEN is the story of how big developers spoiled a city treasure, and about the consequences continued development has on us all.
Austin, the most liberal town in Texas, is known for its hilly landscapes, diverse people and Barton Springs—a favorite spring-fed watering hole. In the ’80s, real estate developer Gary Bradley envisioned grandiose subdivisions that many realized would threaten the water quality of beloved Barton Springs. The “Save our Springs!” movement was born, and Austinites effectively rallied the city council to stop the developers. But with the old Texas land-owners crying foul, it was far from over. When the smoke cleared, the money, power, and turning tide of sympathies under new Texas Governor George W. Bush, won out, and the developments located upstream from Barton Springs were allowed to proceed.
The film is about development vs. environmental stewardship, and it’s not just happening in Austin. A poetic and gorgeous documentary including interviews with Robert Redford, THE UNFORESEEN is a testament to cinematographer Lee Daniels and director Dunn’s labor of love.
If you ever swam at Barton Springs in Austin, Texas, you’d fight to save it too. Laura Dunn’s THE UNFORESEEN is the story of how big developers spoiled a city treasure, and about the consequences continued development has on us all.
Austin, the most liberal town in Texas, is known for its hilly landscapes, diverse people and Barton Springs—a favorite spring-fed watering hole. In the ’80s, real estate developer Gary Bradley envisioned grandiose subdivisions that many realized would threaten the water quality of beloved Barton Springs. The “Save our Springs!” movement was born, and Austinites effectively rallied the city council to stop the developers. But with the old Texas land-owners crying foul, it was far from over. When the smoke cleared, the money, power, and turning tide of sympathies under new Texas Governor George W. Bush, won out, and the developments located upstream from Barton Springs were allowed to proceed.
The film is about development vs. environmental stewardship, and it’s not just happening in Austin. A poetic and gorgeous documentary including interviews with Robert Redford, THE UNFORESEEN is a testament to cinematographer Lee Daniels and director Dunn’s labor of love.
- Natalie McMenemy
SCREENING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, November 6th 9:45pm
ArcLight Theatre 14
ArcLight Theatre 14
$11.00
Thursday, November 8th 3:30pm
ArcLight Theatre 14
ArcLight Theatre 14
$7.00
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