Earth Day 2022: Eight Winning Short Films from One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest

Earth Day 2022: Eight Winning Short Films from One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest

Monday, April 18, 5 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

The One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest will continue the celebration of award-winning student films via a virtual event to kick off Earth Week Mini Film Fest. See eight short, student films from among 13 honorable mention/notable winners.

Topics range from conserving the last frontier of Alaska, to reducing ocean waste, to disconnecting from electronics and re-connecting with the nature. Founding Director Sue Crothers will facilitate a short Q&A with each filmmaker after their film screens.

Earth Day 2022: Clean Energy Revolution: 3 Short Films

Earth Day 2022: Clean Energy Revolution: 3 Short Films

Tuesday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

Watch 3 short films that explore how communities are demanding and winning clean energy projects for the health and well-being of residents.

El Poder del Pueblo

Ruth Santiago and Jobos Bay/2021/41 min/Energy, Environmental Justice, Health

El Poder del Pueblo features the experiences of Jobos Bay residents in southeastern Puerto Rico.

Dangerous Neighbor

Sierra Club/2021/22 min/Energy, Environmental Justice, Health

Dangerous Neighbor chronicles the battle against a polluting coal plant on the south side of Peoria, Illinois.

Community Power Indiana: Beyond the Line

Sam Mirpoorian/2022/3 min/Energy, Environmental Justice, Health

One of the largest, fully electric bus rapid transit (BRT) systems in the nation emerges in Indianapolis.

Earth Day 2022: Monty & Rose 2

Earth Day 2022: Monty & Rose 2

Bob Dolgan/2021/53 min/Wildlife, Conservation

Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

FILM DESCRIPTION: "Monty and Rose 2" tells the story of a pair of endangered piping plovers attempting to nest on a busy beach in Chicago. They became the first piping plovers, since 1948, to successfully nest within the city limits of Chicago. The documentary chronicles these unique birds and an unpredictable series of events, including a proposed music festival that propelled them to national headlines.

Earth Day 2022: The Ground Between Us

Earth Day 2022: The Ground Between Us

Galen Knowles and Zeppelin Zeerip/2020/60min/Conservation

Thursday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

Thursday, April 21, 6 p.m. CDT
In Person at Dominican University
River Forest

FILM DESCRIPTION: Since 2017 Americans from both sides of the political spectrum have protested the shrinking of Bears Ears National Monument, oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the near privatization of Elliott State Forest in Oregon. The Ground Between Us presents these public lands debates alongside the day-to-day realities of three families who hold vastly different connections and perspectives on public lands. In a divided America, The Ground Between Us shows that public lands can be a uniting factor.

Earth Day 2022: Ascension

Earth Day 2022: Ascension

Jessica Kingdon/2021/98 min/People & Cultures, Waste

Friday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Nominated for the 2022 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, this film is an impressionistic exploration of the pursuit of wealth and the paradox of progress in the People's Republic of China. Ascension examines what living the so-called "Chinese Dream" looks like today. In the film, we find a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.

Tickets available to U.S. viewers only.

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Earth Day 2022: Eating Up Easter

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Earth Day 2022: Eating Up Easter

Sergio Mata’u Rapu and Elena Rapu/2018/70 min/Waste & Recycling, Climate Change, People & Culture

Saturday, April 23, 3 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

Saturday, April 23, 2:30 p.m. CDT [South]
In Person at Plant Chicago (see address)

FILM DESCRIPTION: The iconic statues and sensationalized "mysteries" of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) have drawn the interest of the world for centuries, attracting curious visitors to its shores. Today, this tiny, barren island is experiencing an economic boon as tourism skyrockets. Yet the indigenous culture and the island’s fragile environment are suffering. In their own voices, these Rapanui reveal the reality of modern life and the actions they are taking to preserve their culture and environment amidst rapid development. Crafted as a story passed down,“Eating Up Easter” intertwines the authentic history of the island with the stories of four islanders while revealing ways forward in tackling the universal complexities of balancing growth and sustainability faced by local communities worldwide.

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Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup and Celebration

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Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup and Celebration

Connect in community the day after Earth Day, Saturday, April 23. Reach out, give back and make new friends. Reveal the beauty of our city after a long winter.

Neighborhood Cleanup, 10 am to noon, at two locations – you choose

  • Columbus Park (500 S Central Ave) Field House & Pavilion cleanup

  • BUILD (5100 W Harrison St) chicken coop cleanup and garden bed building

Free Light Lunch, Noon to 1 pm

Both crews will enjoy a short gathering and delicious local food at Columbus Park Pavilion. Light lunch will accommodate vegans/vegetarians. Sponsored by BUILD, Flybird Experience, One Earth Collective, the Field Museum, Friends of the Park and other partners.

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Earth Day 2022: Mottainai Kitchen

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Earth Day 2022: Mottainai Kitchen

David Gross/2020/95 min/Waste/Recycling (Food Waste), Sustainable Food/Agriculture

Sunday, April 24, 3 p.m. CDT
Virtual Watch Party

Sunday, April 24, 2:30 p.m. CDT [South]
In Person at The Plant (see address)

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Mottainai Kitchen is a culinary road movie, tackling the issue of food waste and other environmental issues in Japan, and searching for sustainable solutions. The film follows filmmaker and food activist David Gross on a mobile kitchen as he discovers the fascinating Japanese concept of "Mottainai" or don't waste anything that still has value. On his journey to finding solutions to Japan’s food waste problem, Gross meets local chefs, scientists and farmers while creating tasty recipes for a "Zero Waste Kitchen Revolution." Mottainai Kitchen is a film that combines purpose and fun, whetting your appetite for a sustainable future.

Tickets available to U.S. viewers only.