City Dark PBS stillThis 60-minute documentary film by Ian Cheney was released in 2011 and aired on PBS in 2012. It provides a solid introduction to light pollution, how it affects society, and how to mitigate its effects. Highly recommended for group showings. (However, it contains little content regarding LED lighting.)

Click here to view the entire film on YouTube.

Click here to view a 4-minute PBS clip titled “Addressing Light Pollution.”

Click here to view a 9-minute PBS clip titled “The Potential Impact of Light and Darkness on Health.”

Click here to view a 3-minute trailer and/or to order the film on DVD.