Ines Sommer/2019/83 min/Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Climate Change
FILM DESCRIPTION: For a quarter-century, Henry Brockman has worked alongside nature to grow delicious organic vegetables on his idyllic Midwestern farm. But farming takes a toll on his aging body and Henry dreams of scaling back. While his former apprentices run the farm, Henry spends a “fallow year” with his wife Hiroko in Japan. But things don’t turn out as planned, and Henry must grapple with the future of farming in a changing climate on personal, generational, and global levels.
Sunday, March 8, 1 to 3:30 p.m. [Dupage County]
Elmhurst College, Schaible Science Center,
190 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst
Special welcome by the Walter S. Mander Foundation. After the film, stay for post-film discussion with Jeff Gahris from the Illinois Solar Energy Association and Robert Vierow, Elmhurst resident, former organic farmer/CSA owner, and produce share group founder. Also learn about local action opportunities from Resiliency Institute, Illinois Solar Energy Association, DuPage Clean Energy Coalition, Sierra Club River Prairie, Climate Reality Project, The Conservation Foundation's Green Earth Harvest Farm, Green Mountain Energy, and As You Sow. Facilitator: Jodi Trendler, Executive Director, The Resiliency Institute.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. "PG-13" May contain heavy themes, graphic images or language.
CANCELED BY PATAGONIA. At this time, all other One Earth Film Fest events will continue as scheduled.
View & Brew
Thursday, March 12, 5:30 to 9 p.m. [Central]
Reception 5:30 p.m., Film begins at 6:30 p.m.
Patagonia Chicago, Magnificent Mile
48 E. Walton St., Chicago
Admission $20
Director Ines Sommer.
View & Brew screening event! Arrive at 5:30P for a pre-reception with the filmmaker, including sustainable beer, wine, and farm-to-table bites. After the film, join us for Q&A with Ines Sommer, Director of "Seasons of Change on Henry's Farm." Also learn about local action opportunities from FamilyFarmed and The Urban Canopy. Facilitator: Karen Kitto, PlanIt Green parent liaison to District 97 in Oak Park and Brooks Middle School Green Team.
ADA compliant accessible venue. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. "PG-13" May contain heavy themes, graphic images or language.