Island Earth

Right now the Islands of Hawaii are in a food fight of global consequence. Although Hawaii has a rich history as a self-sufficient agricultural society, Hawaiians now import 90% of their food. Hawaii is also ground zero for the world's biotech companies, which capitalize on the tropical climate and lax environmental laws to test experimental GMO crops year-round. Island Earth is a feature documentary depicting the struggles and triumphs of people fighting to take back their natural resources from corporations, while exploring what it will really take to "feed the world" through though provoking interviews with the world's top biologists and farmers. By exposing the myth that industrial agriculture is the only way of producing food for our growing population, Island Earth shows how to take control of our food supply through local farming and native wisdoms. Music Elskavon anthemfallsmusic.com/elskavon Nahko and Medicine for the People nahko.com

Cyrus Sutton/2016/64 min/Advocacy

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Less than 200 years ago, native Hawaiians fed themselves through some of the most sustainable agricultural practices ever documented. Yet today, the island imports up to 90% of its food. And now, Hawaiians are the canaries in the coal mine for food issues affecting the entire planet. Island Earth is a rich, complex tale of a young scientist's journey through the corn fields of GMO companies and loi patches of traditional Hawaiian elders. A Sundance Film Festival selection, this powerful documentary features experts like Dr. Tyrone Hayes, American biologist and U. C., Berkeley, researcher known for his findings on the herbicide Atrazine. Be prepared to learn about modern truths and ancient values that can save our food future.

Sunday, March 4, 3 to 5 p.m. [W Suburbs]
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park

Join us for a post-film discussion with Gina Milkovich, Outreach Coordinator and Local Cultivator for the Sugar Beet Food Co-op; Peggy McGrath, Founding Director of Go Green Oak Park; David Murphy, Founding Director of the Deep Roots Project; Joe O'Krepky, Financial Advisor/Socially Responsible Investments at Edward Jones; and Nick Lucas, Outreach Coordinator of Advocates for Urban Agriculture. Come away specific ideas for safeguarding your health and supporting the growing local food movement. Facilitator: David Holmquist of Citizens' Climate Lobby's Climate and Environmental Justice Action Team.

Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue. Refreshments available.

Tuesday, March 6, 7 p.m. [North]
Northeastern Illinois University, Alumni Hall, Student Union
3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago

This event also includes a screening of the 5-minute film The World of Convenience: Plastic Bottles by NEIU student, Stephanie Teresi.

After the film, join in a conversation about urban agriculture with Nick Lucas, Programs Manager of Advocates for Urban Agriculture; Katie Daniel, Director of Operations and Development at Family Farmed; and LaManda Joy, Executive Director of the Peterson Garden Project. Facilitator: Seamus Ford, Co-Founder of Root Riot Urban Garden Network.  

Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue. Refreshments available.

Parking
There is only one parking garage on the West side of campus. Complimentary parking is available on the 4th floor. Find the garage via either the Bryn Mawr or Foster entrances and follow the service road (the only road through campus) until you see the parking garage.

 

 

Parking will be available at no cost in designated areas. This video gives an overview of campus access option.

Maps and animation explaining how to find Northeastern Illinois University by car, bike, bus or rail. It shows where to park where to buy permits, and provides information about lots, meters, and various parking options on campus.