Tuesday, May 1, 2012

QUEEN OF THE SUN:

What Bees are  Telling Us

Directed by Taggart Siegel:   83 minutes,  Documentary

7:30 pm / St. John School of the Arts, Cruz Bay

This full length feature documentary is a a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis.   Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva. This film takes us on a pilgrimage around the world, 10,000 years of beekeeping is unveiled, highlighting how our historic and sacred relationship with bees has been lost due to highly mechanized industrial practices. The film goes on to reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.

Read more about the film on the website: https://www.queenofthesun.com