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2040: The Regeneration (One Earth Film Festival 2020)

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2040: The Regeneration (One Earth Film Festival 2020)

Damon Gameau/2019/92 min/
Environmental & Social Justice, People & Culture , Climate Change

Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. [South]
Calumet College, Whiting, IN

Saturday, March 7, 3 p.m. [North]
St. Clement Parish School, Chicago

Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. [North]
Loyola University, Chicago

Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. [Lake C.]
Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest
Admission $10, Students $5
Simultaneous free virtual screening

POSTPONED
Friday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. [Central]
Navy Pier, Crystal Garden

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Motivated by concerns about the planet that his 4-year-old daughter would inherit, award-winning director Damon Gameau embarked on a global journey to meet innovators and change-makers in the areas of economics, technology, civil society, agriculture, education and sustainability.

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The Biggest Little Farm (One Earth Film Festival 2020)

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The Biggest Little Farm (One Earth Film Festival 2020)

John Chester/2018/91 min/Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Environmental Advocacy, People & Culture

Sunday, March 8, 5 p.m. [Central]
Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taqueria, Chicago
View & Brew

POSTPONED
Friday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. [W Suburbs]
Good Earth Greenhouse, River Forest

FILM DESCRIPTION: “The Biggest Little Farm” chronicles the 8-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chesters unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imaginations. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals, and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, “The Biggest Little Farm” provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet.

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Thirst for Power

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Thirst for Power

Mat Hames/2018/63 min/Energy, Water

Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. [North]
Northwestern University, Evanston

POSTPONED
Friday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. [Lake]
College of Lake County, Grayslake

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: “Thirst for Power” is adapted from Dr. Michael E. Webber’s book “Thirst for Power: Energy, Water, and Human Survival.” Combining anecdotes and personal stories with insights into the latest science of energy and water, both the book and the documentary identify a hopeful path toward wise, long-range, water-energy decisions and a more reliable and abundant future for humanity.