Screening Information

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time: 2:07 PM
Runtime: 11 minutes
Location: Beth Hebrew Synagogue
333 E. Portland St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Film Description

Glaciers: Nature’s Resilient Water Towers explores the vital role glaciers play in sustaining ecosystems and supplying freshwater to billions of people around the world. Through powerful visuals and scientific insight, the film reveals how these massive ice formations regulate the global water cycle and support life across continents.

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As climate change accelerates glacial melt, the documentary highlights the urgent need for conservation and global awareness. Officially endorsed by the United Nations as part of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025, the film serves as a call to protect one of the planet’s most critical natural resources.

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Director:

Mark H. Starks is an award-winning independent filmmaker whose work has received more than 200 international awards and festival selections. His documentaries focus on environmental awareness, global issues, and storytelling that connects audiences to urgent planetary challenges.

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His film Glaciers: Nature’s Resilient Water Towers has been recognized by the United Nations and preserved by the Academy Film Archive, highlighting its importance as a cinematic document addressing the global crisis of glacier loss and climate change.