Film Fest 2018

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100 Years: One Woman's Fight for Justice

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100 Years: One Woman's Fight for Justice

Melinda Janko/2016/76 min/Historical Perspectives

Saturday, March 3, 3 p.m. [W Suburbs]
Triton College, River Grove

FILM DESCRIPTION: This compelling film tells the story of Elouise Cobell, a petite Blackfeet warrior from Montana, who waged a 30-year fight for justice on behalf of 300,000 Native Americans. The U.S. government had grossly mismanaged their resource-rich lands for a century. Her battle led her to bring the largest class action lawsuit ever filed against the federal government. Her unrelenting spirit never quit, and Cobell eventually prevailed and made history. Shown at many prestigious festivals across the globe, this film is one of several One Earth Film Festival selections highlighting strong women.

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After the Spill

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After the Spill

Jon Bowermaster/2015/62 min/Health-Environment

Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 p.m. [North]
Institute of Cultural Affairs, Chicago

Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m. [Dupage County]
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

FILM DESCRIPTION: When the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig exploded, it spilled more than 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico in the worst ecological disaster in North American history. Now, activist and filmmaker Jon Bowermaster takes stock and asks hard questions: What is the current health of the Gulf and its marine life? How sick are the fish, and how sick are the people? How has the oil industry changed since the spill … and how have we changed?

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An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

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An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

Bonnie Cohen and Jon Shenk/2017/100 min/Climate Change

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. [W Suburbs]
Dominican University, River Forest
Admission $7, free for Dominican students, faculty and staff

Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m. [North]
Northwestern University, Evanston

Sunday, March 11, 1 p.m. [Downtown]
Old St. Patrick's Church, Chicago
SOLD OUT!

FILM DESCRIPTION: Although the United States has withdrawn from the Paris Climate Accord, our country’s fight is not over. We are still in. A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought the climate crisis into the heart of popular culture, comes this riveting follow-up, which follows Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore as he continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world to influence international climate policy. Don't miss your chance to see this award-winning film and be inspired by people all over the world doing their part. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. May contain heavy themes and graphic images.

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Another Way of Living: The Story of Reston, VA

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Another Way of Living: The Story of Reston, VA

Rebekah Wingert-Jabi/2015/69 min/Architecture

Wed., March 7, 6:30 p.m. [W Suburbs]
Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: What are the conditions in which nature and social equity can flourish together? As communities across Chicago – and America – try to answer this question, this film provides a blueprint. Another Way of Living explores the vision of Robert Simon (1914-2015). While 1950s suburban sprawl fostered individualism and homogeneity, Simon dreamed of another way: one that integrated citizens across racial, economic and religious divides. The result? Reston, Virginia. Despite early challenges, the town became an international sensation and continues to inspire us today.

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Chasing Coral

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Chasing Coral

Jeff Orlowski and Larissa Rhodes/2017/91 min/Water

Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m. [W Suburbs]
Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre, Oak Park
Admission $6

Wed., March 7, 5:30 p.m. [Downtown]
Reception at 5:30 p.m. Film at 6:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago

FILM DESCRIPTION: Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why. Chasing Coral was filmed over three years, capturing more than 500 hours of underwater footage from 30 countries, and with the support of 500 people around the world. This film won the U.S. Documentary Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.  May contain heavy themes or graphic images.

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Chasing Ice (One Earth Film Festival 2018)

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Chasing Ice (One Earth Film Festival 2018)

Jeff Orlowski/2012/76 min/Climate Change

Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m. [South]
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Admission $12

FILM DESCRIPTION: Acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog conceived the boldest expedition of his life: The Extreme Ice Survey. With a band of young adventurers, he deployed revolutionary time-lapse cameras across the brutal Arctic to capture the world’s changing glaciers. Chasing Ice showcases a master photographer at the edge of his physical and creative capabilities, risking everything to deliver evidence of climate change and offer hope to our carbon-powered planet. This film won accolades at Sundance and other prestigious, international festivals for cinematography, musical score and overall excellence. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.

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Closing Celebration (one Earth film festival 2018)

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Closing Celebration (one Earth film festival 2018)

Sunday, March 11, 3 to 5 p.m. [West]
Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago

Join us as we conclude the 7th annual One Earth Film Fest with a Closing Celebration focused on hearing, telling and sharing stories! Enjoy food, drink, and a brief storytelling program -- and don't miss the chance to connect with friends old and new who want to do their part in building a more resilient future. Reflect upon the films you saw, the ideas and inspiration they brought, and the ways in which this is the moment for us to act and protect the environment.

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Dolores (One earth film festival 2018)

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Dolores (One earth film festival 2018)

Peter Bratt/2017/95 min/Social Justice-Economic Justice

Monday, March 5, 5:30 [Downtown]
Google, Chicago
Admission free,  $12 donation appreciated, reception included
SOLD OUT!

Saturday, March 10, 4:30 p.m. [South]
Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago

Saturday, March 10, 2 p.m. [Lake County]
Waukegan Library, Waukegan

FILM DESCRIPTION: Dolores Huerta is one of the most important, yet least known, activists in American history. She has made enormous contributions, including co-founding the first farm workers unions with Cesar Chavez. This important biopic reveals the raw, personal stakes involved in committing one’s life to social change, as Huerta, a mother to 11 children, tirelessly leads the fight for women’s rights and racial and labor justice. One of five One Earth films highlighting strong women, this Sundance selection won top awards at both the Seattle and Denver film festivals. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. May contain heavy themes or graphic images.