Water

The Map to Paradise

The Map to Paradise

Danielle Ryan and James Sherwood /2018/95 min/Water, Climate Change, Conservation

Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 p.m. [Central]
Reception at 5:30 p.m., Film at 6:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago

FILM DESCRIPTION: From Executive Producer Martin Sheen, “The Map to Paradise” is an adventure-filled and spectacularly gorgeous tale about the birth of the global movement to protect the sea. From underwater worlds of ice to glistening coral sanctuaries, discover what it takes to build a movement and to create positive change. Filmed across six continents, we meet a prince, a president, a pirate, and also an island chief — among others — who are all playing a role in the quest to save the planet.

Right to Harm

Right to Harm

Annie Speicher & Matt Wechsler/2019/75 min/Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Health & the Environment , Environmental & Social Justice, Water

Sunday, March 8, 2:30 p.m. [South]
Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago

Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. [Central]
Northwestern University, Chicago

FILM DESCRIPTION: Through the riveting stories of five American communities, “Right to Harm” exposes the devastating public health impact that factory farming has on many of our country's most disadvantaged citizens. Known formally as Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations—or CAFOs—these facilities produce millions of gallons of untreated waste that destroy the quality of life for nearby neighbors. Fed up with the lack of regulation, these citizens-turned-activists band together from across the country to demand justice.

Thirst for Power

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.