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Island Earth

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Island Earth

Cyrus Sutton/2016/64 min/Advocacy

Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m. [W Suburbs]
Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park

Tuesday, March 6, 7 p.m. [North]
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago
Alumni Hall, Student Union

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Less than 200 years ago, native Hawaiians fed themselves using some of the most sustainable agricultural practices ever documented. But no longer. Today, 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 the loi patches of traditional Hawaiian elders. Be prepared to learn about modern truths and ancient values that can save our food future. May contain heavy themes or graphic images.

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Jane

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Jane

Brett Morgan/2017/90 min/Wildlife

Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m. [North]
Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge
Admission $7

Saturday, March 10, 1 p.m. [W Suburbs]
Thatcher Woods Pavilion, River Forest

FILM DESCRIPTION: Drawing from more than 100 hours of never-before-seen footage from the National Geographic archives, Oscar-nominated director Brett Morgan tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the prevailing scientific consensus and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Set to music by composer Philip Glass, the film offers an intimate portrait of one of the world’s most admired conservationists. Jane is one of several One Earth Film Festival selections highlighting strong women. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. May contain heavy themes and graphic images.

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Kokota: The Islet of Hope

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Kokota: The Islet of Hope

Craig Norris/2016/29 min/Climate Change

Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. [Lake County]
Warren Township High School, Gurnee

FILM DESCRIPTION: Nearly ten years ago a tiny island called Kokota was hit hard by the effects of climate change and deforestation. But over time, the people learned to change their practices and heal their land. This short film won top prizes at the DC Environmental Film Festival and at India's largest eco film festival. High school students planned this event which includes two other shorts: Youth as Solutionaries (TEDx), and Kid Warrior: The Xiuhtzcatl Martinez Story. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.

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Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes

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Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes

Brendan Walsh and Jessica Walsh/2016/69 min abbreviated festival cut/Conservation

Saturday, March 3, 3 p.m. [South]
Jackson Park Field House, Chicago

Sunday, March 4, 12 p.m. [Downtown]
Peggy Notebaert Museum, Chicago
SOLD OUT!

Sunday, March 4, 12:30 p.m. [W Suburbs]
St. Giles Catholic Church, Oak Park

FILM DESCRIPTION: This local film takes viewers below the surface of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem to understand how this ancient, beautiful and valuable resource right on Chicago's shores is being transformed by invasive species. Learn why the future of the Great Lakes is at stake, and what we can do to protect it. Wonderfully narrated by Chicago news legend Bill Kurtis, this fine documentary won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement for Topical Documentary.

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Rancher Farmer Fisherman

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Rancher Farmer Fisherman

John Hoffman, Beth Aala, and Susan Froemke/2016/103 min/Food-Agriculture

Saturday, March 3, 3 p.m.[North]
Wilmette Theatre, Wilmette
Admission $7

Monday, March 5, 6:30 p.m. [Kane County]
Sustainability Resource Fair, 6:30 p.m.
Film begins at 7 p.m.
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora

FILM DESCRIPTION: Come see this inspiring tribute to heartland conservation heroes who are feeding the world while stewarding the land and water. One of the darlings of last year’s Sundance Film Festival, the film celebrates agricultural entrepreneurs who are rebuilding the fertility, biodiversity and resilience of soil while forging alliances to protect the Rocky Mountain Front. Directed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmakers, this gorgeous film has abundant visual appeal and is narrated by journalist Tom Brokaw.

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Rise: Sacred Water, Standing Rock

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Rise: Sacred Water, Standing Rock

Michelle Latimer/2017/44 min/People-Culture

Saturday, March 3, 3 p.m. [Downtown]
Columbia College, Music Center, Chicago

Sunday, March 4, 12:30 p.m. [Pilsen]
National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: As the people of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation of North and South Dakota fight to stop a pipeline bringing tar sands oil from Canada through their land, this film chronicles their efforts. The Dakota Access Pipeline would snake its way across four states, bisecting sacred sites and burial grounds along the route. Rise portrays the Sioux people’s battle to defend sacred water and preserve their way of life for future generations. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. May contain heavy themes or graphic images.

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Sea of Life

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Sea of Life

Julia Barnes/2017/60 min/Water

Sunday, March 4, 1 p.m. [South]
St. James Church, Chicago

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Award-winning filmmaker Julia Barnes takes audiences on a provocative journey through the most stunning ecosystems on the planet. Sadly, they are also the most threatened. The film urges us to rise up in the face of catastrophe and have the courage to fight for what we love. At 16, Barnes was so inspired by a documentary film that she decided to make her own. She bought a camera, learned to dive, and produced and directed this film. Sea of Life is one of several One Earth selections that features a strong female role model. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.

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Searching for the Gold Spot: The Wild After Wildfire

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Searching for the Gold Spot: The Wild After Wildfire

Maya Khosla/2017/31 min/Conservation

Saturday, March 3, 2 p.m. [Lake County]
Prairie Crossing School, Grayslake

Wednesday, March 7, 6 p.m. [West]
Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Nature has a secret power for rejuvenating itself: wildfire. This film showcases the rapid and amazing comeback of forests after wildfire. Follow teams of scientists and firefighters through the post-fire areas in the Sierra Nevada, the Cascade Range and beyond. They find rare black-backed woodpeckers, goshawks, spotted owls and their young, and many other animals flourishing. Their presence offers a new sense of hope for all.