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Film Director Damon Gameau Sees Hopeful Future in '2040: The Regeneration'

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Film Director Damon Gameau Sees Hopeful Future in '2040: The Regeneration'

Late last week, after downing half a bottle of wine on a Zoom call with friends, I checked email and found a surprise message from a publicist: Damon Gameau, the director of “2040: The Regeneration,” could talk to me in the next hour. It was 9 p.m. on a Thursday night; as he lives in Australia, it was 1 p.m. his time. I hesitated for only a moment before rebooting Zoom. And I have to say that I was so glad I talked to this dynamic, passionate thinker, who infused my evening with hope for the future . . . and no, it wasn't just the wine talking. You need to see this film.

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Just Confirmed: 17 Filmmakers and Film Subjects Will Do Live or Video Q&As

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Just Confirmed: 17 Filmmakers and Film Subjects Will Do Live or Video Q&As

Here's your chance to see 17 filmmakers and film subjects at 19 events! This year, some filmmakers will visit the Fest in person, and some will interact with the audience through live video Q&As. Either way, their presence is sure to enliven the conversation and enhance your understanding of the issues. Screenings with filmmaker appearances can fill up, so reserve your seat today.

See Q&A schedule and get tickets.

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‘Hometown Habitat’ shows people have the power to bring back nature to their hometowns

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‘Hometown Habitat’ shows people have the power to bring back nature to their hometowns

To make the documentary “Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home,” Catherine Zimmerman and her film crew traveled the country to profile individuals and groups making an ecological difference by using native plants