From One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest:
'Back from the Future' is the theme for this year's Awards Celebration. Adam Joel of Aggressively Compassionate will host the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Global Awards Celebration, where you can meet these young filmmakers in person or online and see their extraordinary films.

• Film details soon

• Doors open 11 a.m. for check-in/registration

• Program begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time

• Program ends 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time

• Free popcorn

• Free beverage

Since 2013, the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest has awarded over 100 prizes to short environmental films from youth age 25 down to 3rd grade. A jury of 31 environmental and film professionals selected the final, top films from among 400 submissions around the world in this first year as a global, rather than national contest. Each film is 1 to 8 minutes long and ranges from animation to live action to documentary.

Free registration for in person event.

Free registration for virtual event.

Free registration for Asia/Pacific virtual event.

From Congregations Fighting Hunger

Baked goods and refreshments served!

Sunday, September 8th, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Come Join us at our community congregational gardens where we grow fresh produce to help support our local food pantries. Ask us about our volunteer opportunities for supporting local food pantries.

Join our scavenger hunt and find cool vegies across the gardens.

Hope to see you there!

Garden Locations

Oak Park Temple B’nai Abraham Zion

1235 N. Harlem, Oak Park, IL

Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem, River Forest, IL

Ascension- St. Edmund Parish

188 S. Oak Park Ave, IL/815 S. East, Oak Park, IL

Get ready to gear up and ride for a cause that matters! The "Ride for Peace" event is your chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a day of community. Whether you're an avid cyclist or just looking for a fun, family-friendly activity, this event is perfect for everyone. Meet us at BUILD (5100 W Harrison St) for a peaceful ride through Austin on September 7th at 10AM (ride starts at 11AM sharp). Join us after the ride for community resources and activities for the whole family. Register now to secure your FREE shirt! This event isn't just about cycling—it's about coming together to promote peace and unity in the community. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and every pedal stroke supports a great cause.

From Oak Park Public Library

Join us for a discussion about emotions and environmentalism. We will spend the first thirty minutes of the program listening to the podcast Think Sustainability: Emotions Let Us Make Better Decisions (S. 6 Ep. 174) and follow that with a discussion on the connections among feeling, story, and environmental action.

(If you'd rather listen on your own, feel free to listen to it wherever you get your podcasts and arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the discussion only.)

From Forest Preserves of Cook County

In partnership with Ride Illinois, join us for a family-friendly event promoting riding bikes. Safety demonstration, techniques, tips, and a guided ride included. Helmets and loaner bikes are available. This event is perfect for cyclists of all skill levels who want to explore beautiful trails and enjoy the great outdoors.

From Forest Preserves of Cook County

Discover the Impact of Our Choices—Join the Nature Book Club!

Are you curious about the ethical and environmental implications of our food choices? Dive into Jonathan Safran Foer’s provocative book, Eating Animals, and explore these crucial themes with fellow nature enthusiasts. Join us for a lively discussion at Trailside Museum of this book, about consuming meat vs. vegetarianism in the modern world. Ages 18 & up. On August 15th at 7:00 PM (CST).

Please join OPA for an eye-opening discussion with "We're all Plastic People Now" screening at Sulzer Regional Library!

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60625

Introduced by actor and environmentalist Ted Danson, the documentary film We're All Plastic People Now investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health.

The second-annual Trashion Revolution: Awaken is a community activation event and fundraiser for 501(c)3 Triveni Institute, using fashion as a medium to raise awareness of our climate and plastic pollution crises. Through a cross-community scope of action, we bring together the worlds of fashion, politics, nonprofits, for-profit companies, the LGBTQ+ community and people of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Our events are truly “fashion for a cause”: a way to discuss difficult topics and inspire action in a fun atmosphere that provides much-needed levity.

From One Earth Local:

"Farming While Black” is a feature-length documentary film which examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the United States and the rising generation reclaiming their rightful ownership to land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots.

GET FREE TICKETS HERE

From Your Passion First:

Holistic Wellness Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Proviso East High School, 807 S. 1st Ave., Maywood. Music, vendors, food, community.

From Organic Oneness and partners:

Be a part of the Be the Healing national movement from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 16 and 17, at Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams St., Chicago. Organic Oneness, Illinois Tech, and Chicago organizations are coming together to provide a summit for teens, young adults, high school/college groups, youth practitioners, and community members in hopes of providing healing tools to create a healthier Chicago.

Dr. Joy DeGruy will have participants explore intergenerational and historical trauma, mental health, and improvement strategies through an educational, motivational and solution-oriented lens. Dr. Ruha Benjamin  will share from her most recent book, Imagination: A Manifesto, that the most effective way to disrupt these deadly systems is to do so collectively.

Participants will receive both books. Lunch and snacks are provided. Registration is free. For more information please contact syda@OrganicOneness.org or 312.371.7036.

Register here.

From Organic Oneness and partners:

Be a part of the Be the Healing national movement from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 16 and 17, at Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams St., Chicago. Organic Oneness, Illinois Tech, and Chicago organizations are coming together to provide a summit for teens, young adults, high school/college groups, youth practitioners, and community members in hopes of providing healing tools to create a healthier Chicago.

Dr. Joy DeGruy will have participants explore intergenerational and historical trauma, mental health, and improvement strategies through an educational, motivational and solution-oriented lens. Dr. Ruha Benjamin  will share from her most recent book, Imagination: A Manifesto, that the most effective way to disrupt these deadly systems is to do so collectively.

Participants will receive both books. Lunch and snacks are provided. Registration is free. For more information please contact syda@OrganicOneness.org or 312.371.7036.

Register here.

Camilo de Castro, Brad Allgood/2023/80 min/Conservation, Climate, Justice, Food & Agriculture, Historical Perspectives, People & Cultures, Wildlife

FILM DESCRIPTION: Nicaragua is facing an escalating crisis. Illegal cattle ranchers and miners are decimating the Indio-Maiz Biological Reserve — one of the last remaining rainforests in Central America. Climate change and deforestation are leading to destruction of biodiversity and traditional ways of life. Commodities produced on illegally converted lands are finding their way to unsuspecting consumers in the US and other major markets. The indigenous and Afro-descendent peoples are addressing the threat head on—fighting back to protect their territory and way of life and is on Leonardo DiCaprio’s list five environmental documentaries people should watch.

Virtual Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patrol-virtual-watch-party-tickets-858502342617

Rebecca Tickell and Josh Tickell/2023/105 min/Climate, Food & Agriculture, Conservation, Health, Wildlife

FILM DESCRIPTION: From the filmmakers of “Kiss the Ground” (Netflix) comes the follow-up documentary “Common Ground,” winner of the Tribeca Film Festival. “Common Ground” is an important new documentary film featuring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, Donald Glover, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hyman, Gabe Brown, and many others. This film provides hope for future generations with concrete ways to fix a broken planetary system. “Common Ground” explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil, our health and the planet.

The short film “Hope” by Jodi Wu will precede the feature film. “Hope” tied for the Animation Prize in the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest 2023.

In Person Tickets at Chicago Cultural Center: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/common-ground-chicago-cultural-center-action-fair-tickets-858510015567

Arrive at 12 p.m. for the Action Fair in the 2nd Floor Rotunda.
Enjoy free refreshments and fellowship with environmental advocates.
ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.

In Person Tickets at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/common-ground-peggy-notebaert-nature-museum-tickets-863367484387

Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Arrive early to talk with action partners, avoid lines and get best seats.
ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.

In Person Tickets at Illinois Institute of Technology: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/common-ground-illinois-institute-of-technology-tickets-863369951767?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is a collaboration with Bronzeville Partners.
Meet community leaders and organizations that are dedicated to
Earth Justice and learn how you can get involved. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Free parking lot across the street between 34th and 35th Streets.
ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.

Illinois Tech is located in Bronzeville, also known as the “Black Metropolis” and the “Black Belt,” and is at the epicenter of African-American history on Chicago’s South Side. Its residents transformed the area into a mecca for innovation, business, culture, and community institutions with national influence that rivaled and even exceeded New York’s Harlem. The film will be screened at the former site of the Binga Bank and Arcade, owned by Jesse Binga, the first Black man to found a privately owned bank in Chicago.

In Person Tickets at Three Brothers Theatre in Waukegan: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/common-ground-three-brothers-theatre-tickets-863372479327?aff=oddtdtcreator

Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Arrive early to talk with action partners, avoid lines and get best seats.
ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.

In Person Tickets at Oak Park Public Library:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/common-ground-oak-park-public-library-tickets-863373432177?aff=oddtdtcreator

Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Arrive early to talk with action partners, avoid lines and get best seats.
ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.

Young environmentalists, join us for 7 award-winning short films and discussion, where we'll get loud about our planet! We'll also settle in to contemplate and celebrate the power of creativity, art, and nature. Enjoy healthy snacks and activities.

Oak Park Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-filmmaker-voices-for-families-with-kids-age-7-to-12-tickets-858513816937?aff=oddtdtcreator

Austin Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-filmmaker-voices-for-families-with-kids-age-7-to-12-austin-tickets-872912804697

Maggie Hart and Brittany Zampella/2023/19 min/Waste, Health, Justice

FILM DESCRIPTION: “A Good Neighbor” is a feature-length documentary about a Latina single mother’s fight against racism and climate change as she campaigns for city council in one of the nation’s most polluted zip codes.

Farhoud Meybodi/2023/48 min/Waste, Health, Justice, Built Environment, People & Cultures

FILM DESCRIPTION: Amidst a catastrophic plastic waste crisis in her hometown of Nairobi, Nzambi Matee risks everything to pioneer technology that transforms plastic waste into sustainable paving bricks. A former engineer in the oil and gas industry, Nzambi walked away from a lucrative career after a trip to the coastal city of Mombasa, where she discovered a sea of plastic bags and bottles in the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean. This inspired Nzambi to create a possible solution to the country’s plastics problem by converting waste into sustainable materials.

The short film “The Speech of Txai Surui” by the students of Escola Parque (in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) will precede the feature film. This film won two awards in the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest 2023.

VIEW & BREW tickets for Kehrein Center: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/view-brew-w-one-earth-collective-swsw-pt-3-tickets-881167544847?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

$25 includes film, food, and beverage starting at 5 p.m.
ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.
The Kehrein Center for the Arts is the product of a years-long effort to restore an architecturally-significant but unused auditorium into a vibrant fine and performing arts center, complete with a 900-seat storytelling theater, art gallery, and community gathering place. Original construction was in 1954 by Belli & Belli.

In person tickets for Unity Temple: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earthbound-nzambi-matee-a-good-neighbor-unity-temple-tickets-858539353317

Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Arrive early to talk with action partners, avoid lines and get best seats.
ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.

In person tickets for Triton College:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earthbound-nzambi-matee-a-good-neighbor-triton-college-tickets-858537668277?aff=oddtdtcreator

Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Arrive early to talk with action partners, avoid lines and get best seats.
ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.

Maggie Burnette Stogner/2023/30 min/Water Justice, Conservation, Health

FILM DESCRIPTION: "Upstream, Downriver" takes viewers into the heart of the battle for water justice. Powerful stories with frontline community activists are interwoven with historical context about landmark regulations that significantly reduced water pollution in the U.S. but failed to serve disadvantaged communities that are hardest hit by today’s climate crisis. 

Giorgio Ghiotto/2023/30 min/Water Justice, Conservation, Health, People & Cultures

FILM DESCRIPTION: Vidal Merma, a Peruvian Indigenous journalist, risks his life daily to secure a future where his son, Erik, can savor the simple joy of drinking clean water. "Wings of Dust" is about a father's sacrifice, community resilience and the unwavering human spirit in the face of environmental injustice. This film won the 2023 Gold Medal Student Academy Award for Documentary and was also shortlisted for the 96th Academy Awards for Documentary Short Film.

Two short films will precede the feature films: “The Island” by Mahmut Taş and “Submerged” by Neo Sky James. “Submerged” tied for the Animation Prize in the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest 2023.

VIEW & BREW Tickets at Epiphany Center for the Arts: Chicago Tickets

Doors open at 5 p.m. for food and drink available for purchase,
networking, and self-tours of this adaptive re-use space.
Film program starts at 6 p.m.

ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.

In Person Tickets at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church: Oak Park Tickets

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for Action Fair and refreshments.
Film program starts at 6 p.m.

ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.

In Person Tickets at Park Ridge Community Church: Park Ridge Tickets

Doors open at 5 p.m. to meet action partners.
Film program starts at 6 p.m.

ADA-compliant accessible venue. Click here for more ADA details.

As part of National Public Health Week, join the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health at the University Club of Chicago for a conversation on how climate change is impacting human health, presented by Kristie L. Ebi, PhD, MPH.

From First United Church of Oak Park:

First United Church of Oak Park invites the public to hear Chicago area environmental leaders such as Naomi Davis of Blacks in Green and Pamela Tate of Climate Reality Project at “Environmental Stewardship/Environmental Justice.” This series will take place in person from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. over the next five Sundays beginning March 3 (and excluding March 31), at 848 Lake St., in Oak Park. Topics include biodiversity, environmental justice, waste, plus local Chicago and Oak Park-vicinity conditions and initiatives. No advance registration is needed. Simply show up each Sunday at First United Church of Oak Park.

Speakers March 17
The Sustainable Square Mile and Black Community Development
Naomi Davis, Founder/CEO, Blacks in Green
Climate Change and Community-Based Environmental Justice
Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Climate change, energy, and environment Journalist for WBEZ and Grist

From the Nature, Culture, and Human Health Network:

• Learn about Rep. Sonya Harper's leadership with the Outdoor Rx Act

• Deepen your understanding of IDEAS* Nature Spaces with regional Models of Excellence and how to bring nature into communities

• Discuss nature-based workforce development and volunteer certifications

• Bird walk and sunrise nature meditation at 7:30 a.m.

• $35 registration fee, with scholarships at checkout

• Register Here

Do you seek to understand the impacts of climate change on our community? Do you worry about your family's or community's health in the face of increased flooding, heat, air pollution, etc.?

We invite you to a free presentation on February 27 (6-7:30 pm via Zoom) "Climate Change on Chicago's Greater West Side: Floods, Air Pollution, Extreme Heat & More." 

Our presenter is University of Michigan-based climatologist, Omar Gates, who will help us understand how climate change is already impacting us, how it will impact us in the future, and how we can adapt to our new reality.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/gws-climatechange

From Oak Park Public Library:

The documentary The Biggest Little Farm will be the feature for the theme of Earth. (92 minutes) (2019)

Filmmaker and novice farmer John Chester chronicles the eight-year quest he and Molly Chester went on when they traded city living for 200 acres of barren farmland in the foothills of Ventura County and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature in this heartwarming film. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chester's unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination.

Register: https://oakpark.librarycalendar.com/event/february-films-earth-love-four-elements-earth-biggest-little-farm-63026

From Oak Park Public Library:

Join us for a presentation about the harmful effects of light pollution on wildlife and human health, and what you and your local government can do to reduce the impacts.

About the presenter
Robert Sullivan is a visual resource scientist specializing in scenic resource management who worked for 30 years in the Environmental Science Division at Argonne National Laboratory. In addition to designing visual resource management methods, systems, and guidance for U.S. federal agencies, he also developed best management practices for reducing impacts from artificial light at night. He currently works as a private consultant, and uses his expertise in horticulture and landscape architecture in a volunteer capacity to manage a rooftop pollinator garden and other green spaces at the Center on Halsted in Chicago.

Register: https://oakpark.librarycalendar.com/event/dark-side-outdoor-light-light-pollution-and-its-effects-environment-and-human-health

From Climate Action Network:

A Celebration of emissions free driving and

Check out EV models, talk to owners, & ask questions about battery range & longevity, charging access & cost, long-distance EV driving, & more Meet local vendors & owners with cargo bikes, adult trikes, e-bikes Food trucks!

If you can't walk or bike to this event, park free at OPRFHS garage at Lake/Scoville For more information, email wgreenhouse@gmail.com.

From One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest:

The Earth needs a makeover and these young filmmakers will provide their tips on the best ways to improve the health of the planet. Adam Joel of Aggressively Compassionate will host the Global Contest Awards Celebration, where you can meet these young filmmakers in person or online and see their extraordinary films.

• Film details forthcoming

• Doors open 11 a.m. for check-in/registration

• Program begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time

• Program ends 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time

• Free popcorn

• Free beverage

Register in person: https://oneearthyfcawardsinperson.eventbrite.com

Register online: https://oneearthyfcawardsvirtual.eventbrite.com

Since 2013, the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest has awarded over 100 prizes to short environmental films from youth age 25 down to 3rd grade. A jury of 31 environmental and film professionals selected the final, top films from among 403 submissions around the world in this first year as a global, rather than national contest. Each film is 1 to 8 minutes long and ranges from animation to live action to documentary.

Thank you to our illustrious jury: Deborah Adelman, Felice Bassuk, Amy Brinkman, Kathleen Brennan, Laurie Casey, Hussain Currimbhoy, Lisa Daleiden-Brugman, Steve Cohen, Layla Dade, Mary Ford, Sophia Fowler, Monica Fox, Paula Froehle, Bill Gee, Jim Gill, Kathryn Hempel, Patrick Thomas Keen, Adrija Kundu, Angelo Lavel, William Kim Lyons, Jennifer Maiotti, Jonathan Moeller, Julie Moller, Elaine Petkovsek, James Rohn, Vicky Solano, Jessie Wahlers, Karen Weigert, Risé Sanders-Weir, Marc Wellin, and Gary Wilson.

Green Landscape Technology (GLT) Working Group + C4 Community Resilience planning initiative:

Environmental impacts of gas-powered landscape technology (lawn mowers, leaf blowers, etc.) include the following equivalent: “One hour of lawn mower use is equal to driving a typical mid-size car 300 miles, while using a leaf blower for one hour is the same as driving 1100 miles.”

A Green Landscape Technology Virtual Town Hall will take place Thursday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT, online virtually. This event is brought to you by Green Landscape Technology (GLT) Working Group in collaboration with C4 Community Resilience planning initiative (area residents are asked to fill out the survey below).

Register: https://www.bigmarker.com/urban-efficiency-group-llc/Test-Webinar-Electrifying-the-Landscape-Industry?show_live_page=true

From Austin Eats, One Earth Collective and partners:

FREE food, farm tours, chef demos, smores, and raffle for farm fresh eggs.

Enjoy a summer evening of food, music, film and activities at BUILD Chicago’s beautiful urban farm in Austin! It’s FREE and FOR ALL AGES!

Register here: https://movieatthefarm.eventbrite.com

Doors open at 7 pm for music by DJ Deon inspired by the 50th anniversary of hip hop, smores by the firepit, tours of BUILD’s urban farm (raised garden beds, greenhouses and chicken coop), a raffle of farm fresh eggs, tabling activities by community organizations and chef demonstrations of healthy eating recipes and refreshing beverages to quench your thirst.

Bring a blanket or folding chair…a little after 8 pm, we’ll watch “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” which joyfully and poetically chronicles the urban gardening movement. After the film, a panel of West-Side gardeners of all ages will talk about their love of gardening and answer your questions about how to get started….whether it’s a container on your porch, a full-fledged garden in your yard or plot in a community garden.

Invite friends of all ages!

As part of Austin Eats' efforts to bring healthy food resources and lively discussion around local food access to the Austin community, this event is intended for those who live, work, play, or worship in Austin.

FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD (2019) by Shirah Dedman (60 min)

FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD is a feature documentary about the Black food justice movement. Family-friendly, funny and moving, this 60-minute film connects the legacy of slavery, capitalism and climate change to our fight for food security. Features: Leah Penniman - author of "Farming While Black,” Naima Penniman - of the award-winning, spoken word duo, Climbing Poetree, recently featured on TED, Wanda Stewart - urban farmer in Berkeley, CA, Will Scott - rural farmer in Fresno, CA, Carl Anthony - environmentalist, founder of Urban Habitat, and Rahanna Bisseret-Martinez - former Top Chef Junior finalist.

Austin Eats is a collaborative working to rewrite the narrative around food in Chicago's Austin community. By synergizing organizations already promoting healthier food choices through grocery access, culinary entrepreneurship, food education, community gardens, and urban farms, Austin Eats will recreate Austin’s food access ecosystem. One Earth Collective is a member of Austin Eats.

From Deep Roots Project:

Everyone is welcome. Bring your questions.

YES, YOU CAN! be successful this growing season. Most of our kitchen gardeners are “first-timers. DRP’s unique method makes growing food enjoyable, economical, and successful, even from the first harvest. We’ll share practical tips on raised beds, soil, watering, pest control, optimal sun and choosing plants to grow.

Harvest all season with less work!

No gardening experience necessary! There’s never been a better time to discover the joy (and fun) of growing the healthiest, tastiest veggies right outside your door. With a little bit of know-how and some careful planning, you can enjoy fresh, delicious produce right from your own backyard. If not now – when?

Enjoy the many benefits of food gardening

Gardening surrounded by nature is healthy for mind and body and provides many benefits, both for the individual gardener and for the community as a whole. There is peace of mind knowing where your food comes from while also reaping the benefits of physical activity and time spent outdoors.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grow-your-own-food-tickets-616084975747?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail

For Earth Day Mini Film Fest (April 19 to 23) from One Earth Film Fest and the City of Chicago:

Joshua Pribanic and Melissa Troutman/2020/85 min/Water, Conservation, Health, Advocacy

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: “Invisible Hand: Rights of Nature Documentary” is a “paradigm shifting” documentary about the creation of ‘Rights of Nature.’ The defining battle of our times where Nature, democracy and capitalism face off in rural America.

Produced in-part by award-winning actor Mark Ruffalo, “Invisible Hand: Rights of Nature Documentary” takes you behind the curtain of the global economy where ‘Rights of Nature’ becomes “capitalism’s one true opponent.”

People in Toledo, Ohio, vote to grant Lake Erie the right to exist while others in Grant Township, Pennsylvania, protect groundwater from industrial waste. They, along with Defend Oh:yo’ and Standing Rock, are joined in an international fight to protect more than just water. They fight for their community, democracy, and for Nature as a living entity unto itself. In the end, "Who will speak for Nature?"

This film won Best Documentary Feature from the Hollywood Verge Film Awards, Spotlight Documentary Film Awards’ Gold Award, 2021 Common Good International Film Festival Audience Award, and Accolade Global Film Competition Award of Excellence for Documentary.

Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.

Post-film discussion with Facilitator:

• Toni Anderson, Associate Director at Black Oaks Center for Sustainable, Renewable Living in the historic Black farming community of Pembroke Township, IL

Panelists:

• Joshua Pribanic, Director, Invisible Hand: Rights of Nature Documentary

• Alicia Smith, Executive Director, Junction Coalition

• Eleanor Ferguson, Youth Leader, Oglala Lakota Chapter of the International Indigenous Youth Council

Register for Truman College Screening: https://invisiblehandtruman.eventbrite.com

IN PERSON: Friday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. CDT [North]
Truman College, McKeon Building
1145 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago
(directly south of the Main Building and in the ground floor of the garage)

Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines, check in/register, get refreshments and find best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue.

Register for virtual screening: https://invisiblehandvirtual.eventbrite.com

VIRTUAL: Friday, April 21, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT