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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.

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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.