The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
Directed byFaith Morgan
Release date
  • 14 May 2006 (2006-05-14)
Running time
53 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil is an American documentary film that explores the Special Period in Peacetime and its aftermath; the economic collapse and eventual recovery of Cuba following the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. Following the dramatic steps taken by both the Cuban government and citizens, its major themes include urban agriculture, energy dependence, and sustainability. The film was directed by Faith Morgan, and was released in 2006 by The Community Solution.[1][non-primary source needed]