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Eight Winning Short Films from One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest

Eight Winning Short Films from One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest

Monday, April 18, 5 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

The One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest will continue the celebration of award-winning student films via a virtual event to kick off Earth Week Mini Film Fest. See eight short, student films from among 13 honorable mention/notable winners.

Topics range from conserving the last frontier of Alaska, to reducing ocean waste, to disconnecting from electronics and re-connecting with the nature. Founding Director Sue Crothers will facilitate a short Q&A with each filmmaker after their film screens.

Clean Energy Revolution: 3 Short Films

Clean Energy Revolution: 3 Short Films

Tuesday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

Watch 3 short films that explore how communities are demanding and winning clean energy projects for the health and well-being of residents.

El Poder del Pueblo

Ruth Santiago and Jobos Bay/2021/41 min/Energy, Environmental Justice, Health

El Poder del Pueblo features the experiences of Jobos Bay residents in southeastern Puerto Rico.

Dangerous Neighbor

Sierra Club/2021/22 min/Energy, Environmental Justice, Health

Dangerous Neighbor chronicles the battle against a polluting coal plant on the south side of Peoria, Illinois.

Community Power Indiana: Beyond the Line

Sam Mirpoorian/2022/3 min/Energy, Environmental Justice, Health

One of the largest, fully electric bus rapid transit (BRT) systems in the nation emerges in Indianapolis.

Ascension

Ascension

Jessica Kingdon/2021/98 min/People & Cultures, Waste

Friday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Nominated for the 2022 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, this film is an impressionistic exploration of the pursuit of wealth and the paradox of progress in the People's Republic of China. Ascension examines what living the so-called "Chinese Dream" looks like today. In the film, we find a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.

Tickets available to U.S. viewers only.

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Eating Up Easter

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Eating Up Easter

Sergio Mata’u Rapu and Elena Rapu/2018/70 min/Waste & Recycling, Climate Change, People & Culture

Saturday, April 23, 3 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

Saturday, April 23, 2:30 p.m. CDT [South]
In Person at Plant Chicago (see address)

FILM DESCRIPTION: The iconic statues and sensationalized "mysteries" of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) have drawn the interest of the world for centuries, attracting curious visitors to its shores. Today, this tiny, barren island is experiencing an economic boon as tourism skyrockets. Yet the indigenous culture and the island’s fragile environment are suffering. In their own voices, these Rapanui reveal the reality of modern life and the actions they are taking to preserve their culture and environment amidst rapid development. Crafted as a story passed down,“Eating Up Easter” intertwines the authentic history of the island with the stories of four islanders while revealing ways forward in tackling the universal complexities of balancing growth and sustainability faced by local communities worldwide.

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Mottainai Kitchen

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Mottainai Kitchen

David Gross/2020/95 min/Waste/Recycling (Food Waste), Sustainable Food/Agriculture

Sunday, April 24, 3 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

Sunday, April 24, 2:30 p.m. CDT [South]
In Person at The Plant (see address)

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Mottainai Kitchen is a culinary road movie, tackling the issue of food waste and other environmental issues in Japan, and searching for sustainable solutions. The film follows filmmaker and food activist David Gross on a mobile kitchen as he discovers the fascinating Japanese concept of "Mottainai" or don't waste anything that still has value. On his journey to finding solutions to Japan’s food waste problem, Gross meets local chefs, scientists and farmers while creating tasty recipes for a "Zero Waste Kitchen Revolution." Mottainai Kitchen is a film that combines purpose and fun, whetting your appetite for a sustainable future.

Tickets available to U.S. viewers only.