Rachel Lears/2022/106 min/Environmental Advocacy, Climate Change, Youth
FILM DESCRIPTION: Filmed over four years of hope and crisis, “To the End” captures the emergence of a new generation of leaders and the movement behind the most sweeping climate change legislation in U.S. history. The award-winning team follows four exceptional young women— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, activist Varshini Prakash, climate policy writer Rhiana Gunn-Wright, and political strategist Alexandra Rojas—as they grapple with new challenges of leadership and power and work together to defend their generation’s right to a future. From street protests to the halls of Congress, these bold leaders fight to shift the narrative around climate, revealing the crisis as an opportunity to build a better society. Including up-to-the-minute footage that culminates in 2022’s landmark climate bill, “To the End” lifts the veil on the battle for the future of our world, and gives audiences a front seat view of history in the making.
AWARDS: 1) 2022 Winner Best Documentary Feature, Crested Butte Film Festival. 2) 2022 Nominee F:ACT Award, CPH:DOX. 3) 2022 Nominee Global Health Competition, Cleveland International Film Festival.
Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.
IN PERSON: Sunday, March 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines, check in/register, find best seats and get refreshments.
VIEW & BREW [West]
Tavern at Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL
Admission $25 includes an award-winning film,
one of Haymarket’s draft beers or a non-alcoholic beverage,
and house-made chips with savory seasonings.
(A special lunch menu with delicious, local, farm-to-table fare and
additional beverages will be available to purchase separately.)
IN PERSON: Sunday, March 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time
The Well Spirituality Center
(film screening will be in Welcome Hall, located in Congregation of St. Joseph building facing Ogden Ave.; enter at main entrance under canopy)
1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park, IL [W Suburbs]
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines,
check in/register, enjoy refreshments, and get best seats.
ADA compliant accessible venue.
VIRTUAL: Sunday, March 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time
Virtual watch party “doors” open 15 minutes before start time.
Post-film discussion will be streamed to virtual watch party and to in person locations at Haymarket Pub and The Well Spirituality Center.
Facilitator
Susan Lucci, Soulful Facilitator
Panelists:
Sabrina Schmidt Gordon, Producer, To the End
Samira Hanessien, Energy Policy Director, IL Environmental Council
Dejah Powell, Deputy Organizing Director, Sunrise Movement
