Nathan Havey/2020/82 Min/Built Environment, Waste & Recycling, Environmental Advocacy
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Rating, Audience & Advisory Info
Recommended for ages 12+
Synopsis: CEO of global company embarks on 2020 environmental mission, overcoming skepticism and igniting a new industrial revolution, inspired by Beyond Zero's roadmap for reversing climate change.
Awards & Accolades
2020 Boston Film Festival Winner: Best Documentary
2024 Shorty Impact Awards Winner: Best Feature Film
“Havey’s unique storytelling talent brings the trials and the triumphs of the Interface team to life and inspires viewers to ask themselves the questions that Ray posed to his team “If not me, then who? If not now, then when?” - Jeff Schiefelbein, Energy by 5
Program Information: Arrive early when doors open, and stay after the film for enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates. Additional program details appear below, inline with each screening description.
A One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest-winning film, Biophilia
(2025, 7 Min) by Savanna Osei and Lucia Lecour, will also be featured.
675 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Thursday 4/23/2026
Doors Open at 6:00 PM (CST). Film Starts Promptly at 6:30 (CST).
Presented by Trinity Lutheran Church Green Team in partnership with Go Green Des Plaines, with support from Mark Lachmann of Thrivent
Free with a suggested $10 donation.
A note from the host:
Trinity Lutheran Church is excited to be a first-time host of One Earth Film Festival. Prior to the screening, you will be able to visit our exhibitor tables from Go Green Des Plaines, Go Green Mount Prospect, Clean Up - Give Back and Interface, the featured company in the film. A panel discussion and audience Q&A will follow the movie.
Our panelists include
Chip DeGrace; Director of Design Purpose at Interface, Inc,
Josh Allain; Assistant to the Village Manager for the Village of Mount Prospect
Donna Adam; Executive Director of Clean Up - Give Back
Heidi Schmalz; Owner of Uncork, Unwind in downtown Des Plaines
Light snacks and beverages will be provided. We hope you come out to enjoy the show, our table exhibitors and our knowledgeable panelists.
3800 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Thursday 4/23/2026
Doors Open at 6:00 PM (CST). Film Starts Promptly at 6:30 (CST).
This View & Brew screening requires a $20 ticket fee. Arrive early to purchase and enjoy food and drink; venue requires ID for the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
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.
Our facilitator will be Tonyisha Harris.
