Victor Velle/2019/76 min/Climate Change, Environmental Advocacy, People & Culture
CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: “8 Billion Angels” tells the truth about the conflict between the size of our global population and the sustainability of our planet. It dispels the misconception that technology can save us, that reducing consumption is the answer, and that the blame lies solely in the developing world. With passion, humility, and honesty, experts explain the indisputable connection between our environmental catastrophes, unsustainable population and increasing consumption.
Saturday, March 7, 12 to 2 p.m. [Central]
First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
77 W. Washington St., Chicago
Director Victor Velle
Stay for post-film discussion with the film's executive producer, Terry Spahr and director, Victor Velle. Also present will be Julie Stagliano, Board Member with the Women's Global Education Project. Learn about concrete action opportunities through the above panelists, as well the United Nations Association Chicago Chapter and Green Mountain Energy. Facilitator: Terry Bergdall, Faculty, ABCD Institute, DePaul University.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. "PG-13" May contain heavy themes, graphic images or language.
Producer Terry Spahr.
Saturday, March 7, 2 to 4 p.m. [Lake County]
Catlow Theater, 116 W. Main St., Barrington
All ages are invited to join us for this free one-hour film that weaves together voices from around the world to help us understand the human impact on ecology. Stay for a discussion following the film and talk to numerous environmental groups who will be on hand to provide a range of action steps. Discussion facilitator: Sam Adams-Lanham, Community Engagement Librarian at Barrington Library. Also learn about local opportunities to engage in solutions-based actions from Citizens Climate Lobby, Barrington Area Conservation Trust, Mindful Waste, Smart Farm of Barrington, Native Seed Gardeners, Sierra Club, Care about Climate, League of Women Voteres, Natural Resources Defense Council, Citizens for Conservation, Spring Creek Stewards/Friends of Forest Preserve, Barrington Area Native Seed and Cultivar Library, and HeroPower.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. "PG-13" May contain heavy themes, graphic images or language. Concessions available for purchase.
Presented in partnership with Go Green Barrington and Barrington Library.