Arne Gielen and Gertjan Hulster/2020/70 min/Transportation, Climate Change, Social Justice, People & Cultures
FILM DESCRIPTION: The film “Together We Cycle” investigates the critical events that have led to the revival of Dutch cycling culture. For most people, cycling in the Netherlands seems a natural phenomenon. However, until the 1970s the development of mobility in the Netherlands followed trends across the globe. The bicycle had had its day, and the future belonged to the car. The only thing that had to be done was to adapt cities to the influx of cars.
Then Dutch society took a different turn. Against all odds people kept on cycling. Why this happened in the Netherlands has no easy answer. In “Together We Cycle,” key players tell the story of the bumpy road which led to the current state, where cycling is an obvious choice for most citizens.
The feature film will be preceded by the one-minute film “One Choice” by Katrina Larner, Honorable Mention Winner for Animation in the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest.
Sunday, March 7, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Tickets available to viewers in any country except The Netherlands.
Please stay for post-film discussion:
Facilitator Wendy Williams, Executive Director, Community Partnerships Office of Civic Engagement, University of Chicago; One Earth Collective Board Member
Panelists:
Gertjan Hulster, Co-director, Together We Cycle
Arne Gielen, Co-director, Together We Cycle
Daphnay Sagaille, Co-Founder and Executive Member, Streets Calling Bike Club
Pepe Barros Hoffens, Executive Director, Down With Bikes