By Christiana Wyly
The 11th Hour was shown to participants from around the world. As I am leaving, it is almost 11 o'clock, and the negotiations are going strong. The film was shown in the Sub-Plenary room. On 2 screens simultaneously. And
despite the last minute event, and several time changes, people moved
up close to the screens, and committed to a ninety minute Journey of
the 11th hour.
Dozens more stood in the
back. Came back and forth 10 times, called out by pagers and cell
phones, returning to catch another glimpse. When it was over people
from a dozen different countries approached me to thank me for bringing
this message into the conference and into the world. "It must be shown
in Istanbul! At the next COP! And at the COP in Poland!" "At my
university in Brazil!" " How can we get it to the people of Indonesia?" "Seriously, how about starting the European Release with a Premiere in
Istanbul!?" "Berkeley must be the first stop on the College tour!" They
asked questions about the Experts, and were thrilled to know they can
go to the Action site to learn more about each of them. And were
excited to hear that there is an hour of solutions on the DVD.
Stickers
flew off the table. And people stood in line to leave their names on
the sign-up sheet. And were over-all anxious, to join the action.
It
was a really rewarding opportunity, to connect with people from all
over the world. To feel their desperation, and simultaneously their
HOPE. And witness their tireless work, for a better future.
