Filmmaker Ian Cheney investigates light pollution's effects on health and the environment in New York City, consulting experts from across the country.
“A search for night on a planet that never sleeps”
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Filmmaker Ian Cheney investigates light pollution's effects on health and the environment in New York City, consulting experts from across the country.
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Filmmaker Ian Cheney moves to New York City and notices the absence of stars in the night sky. He questions what is lost when cities are illuminated by artificial light. Traveling across America, Cheney visits bright and dark locations while speaking with astronomers, cancer researchers, and ecologists. Their insights reveal the effects of light pollution on health and the environment. The film won the Best Score/Music Award at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- See how light pollution affects our view of the stars.
- Find out why urban areas struggle with night visibility.
- Meet Ian Cheney as he investigates the night sky.
Did You Know
- The City Dark won the Best Score/Music Award at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival.
- Ian Cheney is both the director and the main cast member of the film.
- The film has a duration of 84 minutes.
- The documentary was released in 2012.
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Who directed The City Dark?
The City Dark was directed by Ian Cheney.
What award did The City Dark win at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival?
It won the Best Score/Music Award at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival.
What is the runtime of The City Dark?
The runtime of The City Dark is 84 minutes.
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