Overload: America's Toxic Love Story

Overload: America's Toxic Love Story

Soozie Eastman/2019/68 min/Health & the Environment, People & Culture

Wed., March 11, 6:30 p.m. [W Suburbs]
Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park

POSTPONED
Saturday, March 14, 3 p.m.
[North]
Wilmette Theatre, Wilmette
Admission $10

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Soozie Eastman learns that hundreds of synthetic toxins are now found in every baby born in America and the government and chemical corporations are doing little to protect citizens and consumers. With guidance from world-renowned physicians and environmental leaders, interviews with scientists and politicians, and stories of everyday Americans, Soozie uncovers how we got to be so overloaded with chemicals and if there is anything we can do to take control of our exposure.

Watermelon Magic (Ages 3 to 8+)

Watermelon Magic (Ages 3 to 8+)

Richard Power Hoffman/2013/38 min/Family, Sustainable Food & Agriculture

POSTPONED
Saturday, March 14, 8:45 a.m.
[W Suburbs]
Thatcher Woods Pavilion, River Forest

FILM DESCRIPTION: “Watermelon Magic” chronicles a season on the family farm, as Sylvie grows a patch of watermelons to sell at market. With time, patience, and tender loving care, Sylvie nurtures the seeds from tender sprouts to sprawling vines and flowers that become the fruit that she harvests. But when it's time to say goodbye to her watermelon babies, can she part with them? Journey with Sylvie as she learns how to care for plants in various stages, discovers the magic of growing healthy food in her garden, and realizes the greatest joy of all: sharing.