Austin Mayor Introducing 'From The Ashes' Documentary Film Screening

AUSTIN, TX — Mayor Steve Adler will join Bloomberg Philanthropies officials in hosting a local screening of "From the Ashes," a documentary examining the contentious topics of energy production, coal and the mining industry.

The National Geographic Documentary Films' documentary was directed by award-winning filmmaker Michael Bonfiglio, produced by the Academy Award- and Emmy-winning production company RadicalMedia and supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Following the screening, a panel discussion on the current state and future of the coal industry under the administration of Donald Trump will take place.

The screening will take place Tuesday, May 16, at Contemporary Austin, 700 Congress Ave., with doors opening at 6 p.m. ahead of the 7 p.m. screening.

Adler is scheduled to introduce the film. Joining him for the subsequent panel discussion will be Laura Huffman, Texas state director of The Nature Conservancy who will serve as moderator; Mayor Dale Rosss of Goergetown; Sidney Beaumont, the film's producer; Cherell Blazer, organizing representative at Sierra Club; and Misti O'Quinn, who is featured in the documentary.

Bloomberg Philanthropies works in more than 120 countries worldwide in improving people's lives, with a focus on arts, education, environment, government innovation and public health. The foundation encompases all of the charitable activities of former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, including his foundation and personal giving. Last year, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed more than half-a-billion dollars. For more information visit bloomberg.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter @BloombergDotOrg.

>>> Images courtesy of National Geographic Documentary Films