The Map to Paradise

Danielle Ryan and James Sherwood/2018/95 min/Water, Climate Change, Conservation

FILM DESCRIPTION: From Executive Producer Martin Sheen, “The Map to Paradise” is an adventure-filled and spectacularly gorgeous tale about the birth of the global movement to protect the sea. From underwater worlds of ice to glistening coral sanctuaries, discover what it takes to build a movement and to create positive change. Filmed across six continents, we meet a prince, a president, a pirate, and also an island chief — among others — who are all playing a role in the quest to save the planet.

Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 to 9 p.m. [Central]
Reception and Action Fair at 5:30 p.m.
Film begins at 6:30 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.,
Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago

Presented in partnership with Shedd Aquarium.

Arrive early at 5:30p to enjoy a free catered pre-event reception with food, beer, wine, and other beverages. You'll have a chance to visit with action partners for an introduction of topics that will be covered in the film.

Special welcome by Bill Reilly of Merrill Lynch's The Reilly Group. Stay after the film for Q&A with research biologists Dr. Andy Kough & Dr. Lynn Waterhouse, research biologists from Shedd Aquarium, as well as Andrea Densham, Shedd Senior Director Conservation Policy & Advocacy and Dr. Barney Long, Global Wildlife Conservation Senior Director of Species Conservation. Learn about local action opportunities from Shedd Aquarium, Surfrider, The Nature Conservancy, and the Alliance for the Great Lakes' Young Professionals board. Facilitator: Jackie Majdov, Conservation Stewardship Manager, Shedd Aquarium.

ADA compliant accessible venue. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.