Awesome and inspiring
I saw this documentary in NYC and I'm purchasing the DVD because this is one of the most important topics this century and it simply isn't discussed enough. Darkness is a gift and we don't look up often enough. I just started getting interested in astronomy last year and when I saw this movie I was so shocked to learn what light pollution is doing to bird migration and our health as human beings (in addition to not being able to see as many stars). On the flip side, the "safety" of light needed to be addressed in this movie... and it was. We can find a common ground between "safety" and "healthy" in darkness, it just depends where you live. Very well done, bravo!
Riveting Documentary
I first saw this on PBS and was blown away by the effects of light pollution on people, birds, and other species of animals.
It is so important to view this. Lighting can be placed to shine downward to light the way of a person walking but not obstruct the view of the sky by someone else. We all can make a difference and save energy by viewing this documentary I cannot recommend it enough. I purchased several copies to give as gifts, keeping one for myself.
must see & share!
As a dark-sky activist who has viewed this documentary 3 times, I can tell you Ian Cheney did a great job introducing the issues and research of light pollution with "The City Dark". It is possible be restore starlight even over a city. The biggest obstacle is public awareness. So do your part! View and share!
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