Public Trust: The Fight for America's Public Lands

David Garrett Byars/2020/98 min/Conservation, Energy, Social Justice, People & Culture

FILM DESCRIPTION: Our public lands and waters are under threat. Despite support from voters across the political spectrum, our public lands face unprecedented threats from extractive industries and the politicians in their pockets. Part love letter, part political exposé, “Public Trust” investigates how we arrived at this precarious moment through three heated conflicts—a national monument in the Utah desert, a mine in the Boundary Waters and oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—and makes a case for their continued protection.

Sunday, March 7, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Central Standard Time

After the screening, stay connected to discuss the film with:

Facilitator Toni Anderson, Founder & Executive Director, Sacred Keepers Sustainability Lab

Panelists:

  • Angelo Baca, Navajo and Hopi Filmmaker and Activist; appears in "Public Trust"

  • Danielle Russell, School Garden Coordinator, Openlands; writer of article "Land, Race, Equity & Justice"

  • Pastor Booker Vance, Policy Outreach Coordinator at Elevate Energy

This event is sponsored by:

The Brodarick Family

Environmental Law & Policy Center: The Environmental Law & Policy Center advocates, innovates and litigates to protect public lands from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains. Visit elpc.org to learn more.

Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church

Merrill Lynch—Reilly, Unglaub and Burke: I believe that film is unique in its ability to reach and educate people. Over the past 10 years, One Earth Film Festival has taken it a step further with a format that encourages change and action by the participants.