Religiously Green
March 3rd, 2008 . by Bryan A. McCarty 
Part I
“Renewal,” a documentary by Marty Ostrow and Terry Kay Rockefeller opened this past weekend at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. This documentary traces the rise in environmental activism among religious communities throughout America. In rural communities, suburbs and cities, people of faith are rolling up their sleeves in practical and far-reaching ways. Offering a profound message of hope, Renewal shows individuals and communities driven by the deepest source of inspiration - their spiritual and religious convictions - being called to re-examine what it means to be human and how we live on this planet. Throughout, Renewal attempts to paint an honest picture of how much work will be needed to stem the tide of environmental devastation. Its compelling characters and stories inspire the vision and commitment that addressing the challenge will require. The 90-minute documentary is designed for theatrical and community screenings, and for broadcast, yet each of Renewal’s eight stories also stands on its own.
