The Southbury Film Commission presents Cowspiracy on Monday, May 15 in Town Hall

The Southbury Film Commission (SFC) will present "Cowspiracy" as part of its inaugural documentary series, Monday, May 15 at 7:00 pm in Room 205 at Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South.

"Cowspiracy" is the third of three feature-length socially conscious films in the series which feature a food-centric theme. The film will be followed by a panel discussion and question and answer session.

Admission is free but seating is limited. To reserve your seat, please visit www.southbury-ct.org/SFCregistration or telephone the SFC at (203) 262-6213.

The third and final film of the series, "Cowspiracy" addresses how our food choices are affecting the environment. The shocking, yet humorous documentary reveals the devastating environmental impact large-scale factory farming has on our planet, and offers a path to global sustainability for a growing population.

The film features the expertise of Dr. Richard Oppenlander, author of the groundbreaking book Food Choice and Sustainability. Oppenlander also serves as an advisor to municipalities in the U.S. and to world hunger projects that are designing programs from his model of multidimensional sustainability.

Michael Pollan, author of four New York Times bestsellers (Food Rules: An Eater's Manual, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, and The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World) is also featured in the film. He was named to the 2010 Time 100, the magazine's annual list of the world's 100 most influential people. In 2009 Newsweek named him one of the top 10 "New Thought Leaders."

Following the film, there will be a 20-30 minute panel discussion comprised of local community members and businesses sharing their experiences and knowledge on the film's subject matter.