Christi Cooper/2020/109 min/Youth, Climate Change, Advocacy, Social Justice
FILM DESCRIPTION: “YOUTH v GOV” is the story of America’s youth taking on the world’s most powerful government. Since 2015, 21 plaintiffs, now ages 13 to 24, have been suing the U.S. government for violating their constitutional rights to life, liberty, personal safety, and property through its willful actions in creating the climate crisis these young people will inherit.
This is the story of empowered youth finding their voices and fighting to protect their rights and our collective future. This is a revolution designed to hold those in power accountable for the past and responsible for a sustainable future. And many of the movement’s leaders aren’t even old enough to vote. (Yet.)
Thursday, March 11, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Central Standard Time
Tickets available to U.S. viewers only.
After the screening, stay connected to discuss the film with:
Welcome: Kaleigh Clarke, One Earth Youth Screenings Team and High School Student
Facilitator: Brandon Pineda, One Earth Youth Screenings Team and High School Student
Filmmaker: Christi Cooper, Director, "YOUTH v GOV"
Panelists:
Isaac Vergun, Film Subject/Youth Plaintiff, "YOUTH v GOV"
Alexia Henderson, Chicago Youth Alliance for Climate Action