Bob Dolgan/2021/53 min/Wildlife, Conservation
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.
For general audiences (ages 12 and over).
Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Central Daylight Time
Post-film discussion with Facilitator:
Doug Dixon, Neighbor, OUR Community
Panelists:
Bob Dolgan, Director, "Monty & Rose 2"
Citlally Fabela, Forestry Program Coordinator, Openlands
Leslie Borns, Montrose Beach Dunes Conservationist and Champion, Chicago Wilderness Force of Nature Award Winner
