The Foothill Center for a Sustainable Future presents a free screening of the film Blue Gold: World Water Wars Wednesday, Feb. 22, at noon in the Heathside Lounge, Room 2313. .

Wars of the future will be fought over water, as they are today over oil, as the source of all life enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors and corrupt governments vie for control of our dwindling fresh water supply, prompting protests, lawsuits and revolutions from citizens fighting for the right to survive. Past civilizations have collapsed from poor water management. Will ours too? The award-winning documentary follows numerous worldwide examples of people fighting for their basic right to water. (90 minutes)

Event is free, however parking is $3.