QUEEN OF THE SUN: What Are the Bees Telling Us? is a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis from the award-winning director, Taggart Siegel of THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN. Join the Department of Biology, Cinema Politica and the Cooper Institute for a film screening on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre A. Taking us on a journey through the mysterious world of the beehive, and the catastrophic disappearance of bees, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva. Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature. This spellbinding documentary explores the long-term causes that have led to one of our most urgent global food crises, illuminating the deep link between humans and bees. The story unveils 10,000 years of beekeeping, highlighting how that historic and sacred relationship has been lost. For more information contact Cooper Institute at 894-4573.