With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply. World Oil Peak and the inevitable decline of fossil fuels are upon us now, some scientists and policy makers argue in this entertaining and eye-opening documentary.

The consequences of inaction in the face of this global crisis are enormous. What does Oil Peak mean for North America? As energy prices skyrocket in the coming years, how will the populations of suburbia react to the collapse of their dream? Is there anything that can be done NOW, individually and collectively, to avoid The End of Suburbia?

Hosted by Barrie Zwicker. Featuring James Howard Kunstler, Peter Calthorpe, Michael Klare, Richard Heinberg, Matthew Simmons, Michael C. Ruppert, Julian Darley, Colin Campbell, Kenneth Deffeyes, Ali Samsam Bakhtiari and Steve Andrews. Directed by Gregory Greene, produced by Barry Silverthorn.

Admission is Free (donations accepted)

Location: Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ, 615 West Wellington Avenue. Wellington is accessible by bus or the “EL” (red, brown or purple line). Parking is available in public lots on Broadway or at the Illinois Masonic Hospital (Wellington Avenue and Halstead Street).

Contact: Pam Richart, 630.346.3645 or prichart (at) planres.com