Robin Frohardt/2021/57 min/Waste, Water, People & Cultures
Director Robin Frohardt will join in online post-film discussion.
FILM DESCRIPTION: A dynamic series of stories that traverse ancient history, the present day and a future dystopia, employing inventive puppetry, humor and craft to explore how the hordes of plastic waste we leave behind today might be misinterpreted by future generations.
Recommended for ages 12+ general audiences.
The feature film will be preceded by the stop-motion, 1.5-minute film Plastic Ecosystem by Stefie Gan, an Official Selection from the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest.
VIRTUAL: Friday, March 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CST
IN PERSON: Friday, March 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Doors open 5:30 p.m. for check-in/registration
McKinley Park Fieldhouse, 2210 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago [South]
In partnership with Shedd Aquarium.
Parking lot is available. If full, parking on Pershing is available and non-metered. The 39 Pershing Bus drops off at Western Ave, the nearest transit stop. The 35th orange line station is a half mile or 10 minute walk.
This site is mask-optional. We recommend wearing a well-fitting mask.
IN PERSON: Friday, March 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Doors open 5:30 p.m. for check-in/registration
Maine South High School Library, 1111 S Dee Rd., Park Ridge [North]
In partnership with Go Green Park Ridge.
This site is mask-optional. We recommend wearing a well-fitting mask .
Parking in the North Parking Lot - Enter Door #63. See parking directions on Eventbrite ticket or in email reminders.
IN PERSON: Friday, March 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Doors open 5:30 p.m. for check-in/registration
Philadelphia Church, 5437 N. Clark St., Chicago [North]
In partnership with Andersonville Chamber of Commerce & Edgewater Environmental Coalition.
Street parking is available. CTA Red Line: Berwyn or Bryn Mawr stop. CTA Bus: #22 Clark, #92 Foster, or #36 Broadway.
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:
Doug Dixon, Principal, Sales Performance Solutions and Neighbor, OUR Community
Panelists:
Robin Frohardt, Film & Theater Maker, "Plastic Bag Store: The Film"
Paloma Paez-Coombe, Associate, Environment Illinois and Facilitator, Coalition for Plastic Reduction
Jaclyn Wegner, Director of Conservation Action, Shedd Aquarium
