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Earth Day, Wednesday 4/22/2026
Film Row Cinema 8th Floor: 1104 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, 6-9PM
$80 per ticket/ two for $150
Accessibility Note: A live captioner and ASL interpreter will be present during this event.
Synopsis: Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, Jane Goodall-Reasons for Hope, is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them.
Featured stories such as the Northern Bald Ibis’ migration over the Alps, the re-introduction of the American Bison by the Blackfeet Nation, the worldwide recognized Sudbury Regreening Story and inspiring youth-led initiatives involved in Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots align with historic footage of Jane’s beginnings as a chimpanzee researcher.
Throughout, the film reinforces Jane's four pillars of hope that signal tremendous hope for the future: the amazing human intellect, the resilience of nature, the power and dedication of young people, and the indomitable human spirit.
Awards:
2024 Canadian Screen Awards Winner: Sustainable Production Award
2023 Canadian Screen Music Awards Winner: Best Score in a Short Film
Expect to Enjoy:
A brief welcome toast
The acclaimed film, Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope, with a discussion and celebration of the life and legacy of the late Dr. Jane Goodall – and her contributions to the global conservation movement, to youth environmentalism, and to the practice of cultivating hope.
A post-film festival opening reception with gourmet, plant-based heavy hors d’ouevres, sweet treats, and sips
A chance to mix, mingle, and meet a like-minded group of filmmakers, environmentalists, and advocates
Dress code: semi-formal or smart casual with a celebratory flair
We can’t wait to see and celebrate with you!
We may have a limited number of scholarship tickets for those experiencing hardship. Please reach out to [email protected] for more info, with the subject line: Scholarship Ticket Inquiry.
