The Greening of Southie

20081h 13min

From wheatboard cabinetry to recycled steel, bamboo flooring to dual-flush toilets, these Boston tough guy construction workers get a crash course in what it means to be "environmentally conscious". And when things on the building star to go wrong, the young development team has to keep the project from unraveling. Held as "a clear-eyed film - an examination of the hard work involved in going green" by The Seattle Times, this compelling documentary is a story of bold ideas, new environmentalists, and the future of the way we live.

Storyline

From wheatboard cabinetry to recycled steel, bamboo flooring to dual-flush toilets, these Boston tough guy construction workers get a crash course in what it means to be "environmentally conscious". And when things on the building star to go wrong, the young development team has to keep the project from unraveling. Held as "a clear-eyed film - an examination of the hard work involved in going green" by The Seattle Times, this compelling documentary is a story of bold ideas, new environmentalists, and the future of the way we live.

Released
April 22, 2008
Runtime
1h 13min
Director
Language
English
Production
Wicked Delicate Films