Irja von Bernstorff/2021/88 min/Environmental Advocacy, Environmental & Social Justice, Health, Sustainable Food-Agriculture, Waste, Water
Film subject Sabyah White will participate in online post-film discussion.
Director Irja von Bernstorff will participate in online post-film discussion.
FILM DESCRIPTION: Girls for Future follows four girls from Senegal, Indonesia, Australia and India who fight for a better future. Between the ages of 11 and 14, they are all directly affected by the consequences of environmental destruction. In the film, we see the global water crisis as it is playing out in Senegal. A visit to the girl from Indonesia highlights plastic waste pollution. A segment on the girl from India reveals the effects of the agricultural crisis. Finally, the Australian girl reveals the fatal destruction found within oceans and on land due to climate change.
Recommended for middle school+ general audiences.
VIRTUAL: Sunday, March 13, 11 to 1:15 p.m. Central Daylight Time
Tickets available globally except to viewers in Germany, Switzerland, France and Austria.
IN PERSON: Sunday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. CST
Doors open 10 a.m. for check-in/registration
At Institute of Cultural Affairs, 4750 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago [North]
In accordance with CDC guidelines for congregate settings, a well-fitting mask is required at this event. In addition, this venue host will check vaccination cards or negative COVID tests.
Post-film discussion with Facilitator:
Marin Chalmers, Freshman at Oak Park & River Forest High School in Illinois, member of One Earth Youth Advisory Council
Panelists:
Irja Bernstorff, Director, "Girls for Future"
Sabyah White, Film Subject, "Girls for Future"
Sandra Henry, Senior Director, Energy and Sustainability, Elevate
