Film looks at fight against coal plants

The acclaimed documentary film "Fighting Goliath" will air during the monthly meeting of the local Sierra Club at 7 p.m. today at Baruch Auditorium, 284 Calhoun St. in Charleston.

Narrated by Robert Redford, the film follows the story of Texans fighting a high-stakes battle for clean air and centers around unlikely partners — mayors, ranchers, lawyers, cities, citizens, green groups and CEOs — who came together to oppose the construction of 19 coal-fired power plants that were slated to be built in Eastern and Central Texas and being fast-tracked by the Texas governor.

With the goal of sparking an international dialogue about the impacts and consequences of coal, the film uses the example of Texas to take a look at today's global energy challenge of powering communities in a way that supports the local economy and protects public health.

Following the screening, representatives from the state Sierra Club chapter and the Coastal Conservation League will lead a discussion and answer questions. The event is free and open to the public.