What Happens When the Bees Disappear?

In recent years, more and more honeybees have been disappearing- literally vanishing from their hives. This phenomenon is known as Colony Collapse Disorder, and is a very real threat to the farmers who produce many of our favorite fruits and vegetables.

“The Vanishing of the Bees”, a film co-produced by George Langworthy and Maryam Henein, follows two commercial beekeepers as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill
pollination contracts across the U.S. The film explores the struggles they face as the two friends plead their case on Capitol Hill and travel across the Pacific Ocean in the quest to protect their honeybees. The documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between mankind and mother earth.

Bees pollinate hundreds of different plant species, including apples, broccoli, watermelon, onions, cherries,
and many other fruits and vegetables, not to mention flowers. Without these buzzing helpers, many of our fruit and vegetable crops are at risk of disappearing entirely.

The documentary will be shown at the upcoming Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) this September. The screening location
is Santo Domingo, Funglode Auditorium.

In addition to the film screening, a special presentation on bees and beekeeping will take place on in the Funglode Auditorium on September 9th at 4 p.m. The event is open to all ages and will feature a live bee colony, beekeeping equipment, products such as honey and beeswax, and more.

About the DREFF:
Since its creation in 2011, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)- an
initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) -has been providing Dominicans with a platform of knowledge and debate on the environment and sustainable development, along with its challenges and best practices while celebrating the unique beauty and wealth that is the Dominican Republic’s natural heritage.

With a diverse selection of films and numerous panels, workshops, seminars, and
community activities, the DREFF promotes dialogue and the exchange of knowledge and experience, inspiring Dominicans to adopt actions that contribute to the appreciation, conservation, and sustainable use of their environmental resources.

DREFF app:
Apple (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dreff/id1029535649?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sched.dominicanrepublicenvironmen2015

www.dreff.org / info@dreff.org
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