Transition Dubbo, Healthy Rivers Dubbo and Dubbo Environment Group invite you to a screening of Voices for the Valley, a powerful short documentary, created by 19 year old filmmaker Jess Nipperess that tells the story of Wollar and the Mudgee region, where locals have spent over two decades resisting the devastating impacts of coal mining. The film focuses on the Moorlaben coal mine and the serious threat posed by its proposed expansion.
The film is told through the eyes of Manjot Kaur, a young woman from Mudgee with Punjabi heritage – a region in India already facing deep climate impacts – the film weaves together stories from long-time residents, young people, and migrant voices.
It is a story grounded in community, culture and resilience, and a reminder that the fight for climate justice is intergenerational and both local and global.
When: Wednesday 13th Aug, 6:45pm – 8:30pm AEST
Where: 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo, Black Box Theatre, Community Arts Building, Western Plains Cultural Centre
Arrive at 6:45pm for a 7.00pm introduction and screening followed by a discussion where people will have the opportunity to pledge writing a submission against the expansion of the Moorlaben coal mine. Refreshments will be provided from 8pm.