Laura Nix/2018/87 min/Climate Change
FILM DESCRIPTION: Meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world’s environmental threats—found right in their own backyards—while navigating the doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence. Youth ages 9–13+ are encouraged to take a journey with these inspiring teens as they prepare their projects for the largest convening of high school scientists in the world, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
Youth ages 9 to 13, teens, and young adults encouraged to attend.
Sunday, March 3, 2 to 4:30 p.m.[North]
Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
Admission $8
After the film, participate in Q&A, and learn about meaningful action opportunities, with Ieva Stakvileviciute, Project Manager of Northwestern University Solar Car Team; and Claire Petersen, student at Northwestern University's Civil + Environmental Engineering. Facilitator: Beth Drucker, Go Green Wilmette. Also engage with action and project ideas through Northwestern University Engineering and Go Green Wilmette/Going Green Matters.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. Concessions available for purchase.
Monday, March 4, 6 to 9 p.m. [SW Suburbs]
Advocate Children’s Hospital
Robert N. Stein Auditorium Conference Center
Entrance F, 93rd St. and Kilbourn Ave., Oak Lawn
After the film, participate in facilitated audience dialogue to explore the film's topics, connections, and opportunities for action. Facilitator: Ashley Pollock, LivCor. Also engage with action and project ideas through Advocate Health Care Sustainability, Advocate Research Institute, and Brooke Thurau of The Nature Conservancy.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats.
Thursday, March 7, 6 to 8:30 p.m. [West]
Namaste Charter School, 3737 S. Paulina St., Chicago
After the film, participate in Q&A and learn about meaningful action opportunities, with Karen Winters, Outreach Coordinator from Faith in Place; Mayra L. Jimenez, 4th Grade Dual Language Teacher at Namaste Charter School; Kim Wasserman Nieto, Executive Director of LVEJO; and Marnie Coleman, Sustainability Coordinator at Academy for Global Citizenship. Facilitator: Vince Gomez, Chicago Botanic Garden. Also engage with action and project ideas through Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO), Neighbors for Environmental Justice (N4EJ), McKinley Park Developmental Council, Faith in Place, Namaste Charter School, and Academy for Global Citizenship.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. Refreshments available.
Saturday, March 9, 4 to 6 p.m. [W Suburbs]
Thatcher Woods Pavilion, 8030 Chicago Ave., River Forest
After the film, participate in Q&A, and learn about meaningful action opportunities, with Amy McGrail and Kelsey Kaiser of Oak Park River Forest High School Environment Club, as well as Laura Derks from Flybird Experience. Facilitator: Seamus Ford, Root Riot Urban Garden Network. Also engage with action and project ideas through Faith in Place.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue. Refreshments available.