Dirt Rich

Marcelina Cravat & Eric Katsuleres/ 2018/86 min/Conservation

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: “Dirt Rich” shifts the focus from greenhouse gas emissions to carbon drawdown, a viable solution for reversing the effects of runaway global warming in a timely manner. In “Dirt Rich,”  Marcelina Cravat  (“Angel Azul”) and Eric Katsuleres shine a light on geo-therapy strategies. Through regenerative agricultural practices, reforestation of abandoned land,  protection/restoration of carbon rich wetlands and keystone species, “Dirt Rich” illustrates how implementing these strategies will return our atmosphere to safe levels of carbon while growing soil, our most precious resource.  

Sunday, March 3, 2 to 5 p.m. [South]
Windsor Park Lutheran Church, 2619 E. 76th St., Chicago

After the film, participate in facilitated audience dialogue to explore the film's topics, connections, and opportunities for action. Facilitator: Will Williamson, Windsor Park Lutheran Church. Also engage with action and project ideas through: Al Walker of Windsor Park Lutheran Church and its block gardens project, Kathy Harget and Jillian Semaan of Green America, Nick Lucas of Advocates for Urban Agriculture (Name TBD) of The Nature Conservancy, and Veronica Kyle of Faith in Place.

Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats.

Film Director Marcelina Cravat.

Film Director Marcelina Cravat.

Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m. [Lake County]
College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St.,
Auditorium A011, A-wing, Grayslake

After the film, participate in Q&A, and learn about concrete action opportunities, with: Marcy Cravat, Director for "Dirt Rich;" Jason Funk, Climate Scientist, Principal & Founder at Land Use & Climate Knowledge Initiative. Facilitator: David Husemoller, College of Lake County. Also engage with action and project ideas through a Resource Fair, featuring Sierra Club, College of Lake County Sustainability, and others.

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

Saturday, March 9, 2 to 4:30 p.m. [W Suburbs]
Triton College, R Building Performing Arts Center
2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove

After the film, participate in Q&A, and learn about concrete action opportunitie with: ​Katherine Moore Powell, The Field Museum, and Facilitator Adrian Fisher, Triton College. Also engage with action and project ideas through: Deep Roots Project, Triton College Sustainability Center, Midwest Grows Green/Integrated Pest Management, Wild Ones West Cook, and the Chicago Community Gardening Association.

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

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