Fernanda Heinz Figueiredo, Ataliba Benaim/2022/107 min/Built Environment, Conservation, Climate Change
U.S. PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: How would you reinvent some part of your world using nature as a model? In “Biocentrics”, this and other provocations are answered by the eyes and voice of biologist Janine Benyus. Traveling to different corners of the planet, the film reveals the birth and principles that guide biomimicry, a transdisciplinary methodology of technological innovation inspired by a master with 3.8 billion years of experience. As a hub connecting knowledge, cultures, natural technologies and initiatives that choose the continuity of life as the premise of their projects, the charismatic activist proposes a common agenda, a new posture and a tool that is at the tip of the spear of contemporary science to face the global challenges that lie ahead.
Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.
Post-film discussion with Facilitator:
Doug Dixon, Neighbor—OUR Community
Panelists:
Fernanda Heinz Figueiredo, Director, Biocentrics
Rachel Hahs, Project Management & Research, Biomimcry 3.8
Dr. Udit Halder, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Coordinated Science Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
IN PERSON: Saturday, April 22, 2 to 5 p.m. CDT [Central]
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.,
Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago
Arrive early, at 12:30 p.m., for an Action Fair in the 2nd Floor Rotunda.
Enjoy free refreshments and fellowship with environmental advocates. Register here. ADA compliant accessible venue.
IN PERSON: Saturday, April 22, 2 to 5 p.m. CDT [Lake County]
Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park
$10 Admission, $8 Seniors
A Collaboration with Wayfarer Theaters and Organic Oneness.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines,
check in/register, purchase concessions, and get best seats.
ADA compliant accessible venue.
VIRTUAL: Saturday, April 22, 2 to 5 p.m. CDT
Start your Earth Day celebration early, at the Earth Day Action Fair beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the same location as the first screening above, the Chicago Cultural Center. Join One Earth Film Festival, the City of Chicago's Office of Climate & Environmental Equity, and partners working on environmental and climate justice initiatives. Visit with groups to learn about and plug into their work, opportunities, and events. Enjoy free refreshments and fellowship with other environmental advocates.
IN PERSON: Saturday, April 22, 12:30 to 2 p.m. CDT [Central]
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.,
2nd Floor Rotunda, Chicago
Note: Dive right into Earth Day morning, prior to the above events, with a Cleanup in Chicago's Columbus Park. For more info & to register above.