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Enjoy 3 powerful films, plus shorts by students, April 22-27 throughout the Chicago region!
Celebrate Earth Day 2018
Join Us for Official City of Chicago Earth Day Events
Join the City of Chicago and One Earth Film Festival for FREE screenings of Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution in the city's colleges, monuments and parks during the weekend of Earth Day, from April 19 to 22. Trailer below.
FILM DESCRIPTION: When the issue of renewable energy comes up, it’s common to think, “that’s a future thing. It’s like sci-fi.” Well, this film is here to tell you, the clean energy revolution is happening right now. Director James Redford, an award-winning filmmaker . . . and, yes, Hollywood legend Robert Redford’s son . . . takes us on his personal journey into the dawn of the clean energy era as it creates jobs, turns profits, and makes communities stronger and healthier. “Reaching well beyond a story of technology and innovation, Happening explores issues of human resilience, social justice, embracing the future, and finding hope for our survival,” says Redford.
Reserve your seat to one of the 5 screenings listed below.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time for refreshments, registration, and best seating.
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Truman College Theater is in the Technical Building. Entrance is on Racine Blvd, 1/2 block south of Wilson. A 7-story parking garage across the street offers free parking. Enter garage off Racine, just past a cul de sac.
Truman College
1145 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago
6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 19
*Doors open 6 p.m. for refreshments, registration, and best seating.
After the film, hear from and visit with Erin Baker of WRISE (Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy); Mark Weitekamper and Robert Walke of, IL Solar Energy Association; the Truman College Environmental Club; and Matthew Blume of Appleseed Capital. Facilitator: Jim Troxel, Institute of Cultural Affairs.
Mozart Park Field House
2036 N. Avers Ave., Chicago
6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 20
*Doors open 6 p.m. for refreshments, registration, and best seating.
After the film, hear from and visit with Jaimie Leal-Morales and Dorian Breuer of Ailey Solar Electric; Lisa Albrecht of Illinois Solar Energy Association; and Lorena Lopez and Jim Cavallo of Faith in Place. Facilitator: Gabby Rodil, Strategy Consultant and Parachuting CFO.
Jackson Park Field House
6401 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago
2:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21
*Doors open 2:00 p.m. for refreshments, registration, and best seating.
After the film, hear from and visit with Ernest Wong of Site Design Group, Kyra Woods of Sierra Club Illinois Chapter, and David Holmquist of Citizen's Climate Lobby. Facilitator: Dawn Posey of Jackson Park Advisory Council.
Pullman National Monument
Shared Visitor Information Center
11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago
3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21
*Doors open 2:30 p.m. for registration, and best seating.
After the film, hear from and visit with Austin Simpson of Method, and Tom Shepherd of the Southeast Environmental Taskforce. Facilitator: Al Walker, of Windsor Park Foundation.
Garfield Park Conservatory
Community Room
300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago
2:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 22
*Doors open 2 p.m. for refreshments, registration, and best seating.
After the film, hear from and visit with LaShone Kelly of Garfield Park Community Council, Melanie Hoekstra of Sierra Club Illinois Chapter, and Emily Achler of Clean Energy Trust. Facilitator: Susan Lucci, 2big4words.
