Daniella Ortega and Niobe Thompson/2022/86 min/Climate, Conservation, Energy, Built Environment, Historical Perspectives
FILM DESCRIPTION: With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person by Sarah Snook (Succession), “Carbon” tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, “Carbon” reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe. This film was a winner of the Illuminate Film Fest’s 2022 Innovative Sprirt Award and AFO’s 2022 Student Jury.
Recommended Age 13+
VIRTUAL: Tuesday, April 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m. CDT
DISCUSSION FACILITATOR:
Burrell Poe, Program Director, Goldin Institute
PANELISTS:
Nicole Chavas, President & COO, Greenprint Partners
Leila Conners, Founder & Director, Tree Media; Director of Legion 44 (slated for release in 2024)
Jared Policicchio, Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer of the City of Chicago, and Deputy Commissioner, City of Chicago Department of Environment