Sunday, September 14

The Cost of Silence

Name: The Cost of Silence
Start: 2025-09-14T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-14T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Marjorie Luke Theatre

ALL AGES

The Cost of Silence is the story of the Deepwater Horizon oil-spill and uncovering a public health disaster.

By The Marjorie Luke Theatre

Date and time

Location

Marjorie Luke Theatre

721 East Cota Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Agenda

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Film Screening

5:15 PM - 5:55 PM

Panel Discussion & Audience Q & A

Panel Discussion with local filmmaker Mark Manning who will introduce the audience to Engagestream, a media-to-action platform that connects people, stories and solutions to drive measurable, sustai...

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

West Coast Premiere – The Cost of Silence
Join us for a powerful screening of The Cost of Silence, a groundbreaking documentary by local filmmaker Mark Manning. Secretly filmed over 10 years by an oil industry insider, this gripping exposé reveals the devastating consequences of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill—uncovering a shocking public health crisis and the hidden collaboration between government and industry to silence its victims. Don’t miss this urgent and eye-opening film that challenges the narrative of one of the worst environmental disasters in history.

This film is part of our Green Film Series

The Marjorie Luke Theatre is excited to continue our Green Film Series in 2025, presenting thought-provoking films, engaging panel discussions, and inspiring speakers—all centered on pressing environmental issues. With a focus on California, particularly the Central Coast, this series fosters awareness and dialogue about the challenges and solutions shaping our planet’s future.

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The Marjorie Luke Theatre

The Marjorie Luke Theatre is thrilled to carry on our Green Film Series, aimed at fostering awareness and dialogue around environmental issues affecting California, particularly the Central Coast region. Our series consists of a selection of films, panel discussions, speakers, and art exhibits centered on environmental themes.

The first season of The Green Film Series featured:

Greetings From Summerland

Doctrine of Recovery

Giants Rising

Broke