To stimulate dialogue and inspire planet-friendly action, Green Community Connections is hosting its first One Earth Film Fest 2012 April 27-29.
The planning committee evaluated and considered more than 300 films, screened about 70 of those, and then narrowed its final selections to 16 feature-length films that have received critical acclaim within the green film community. Another 12-17 shorter features also will be part of the eclectic mix of cinematic offerings during the weekend, which kicks off with a Green Carpet Gala at Oak Park Conservatory.
Several of the films being shown include “The Last Mountain,” “Waste Land,” “A Fierce Green Fire,” “What’s On Your Plate?” “Wall-E,” “Journey of the Universe” and “Queen of the Sun.” Showings will take place at multiple venues in Oak Park and River Forest.
The fest intends to create transformative opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of human involvement. Fest attendees can expect a weekend packed with an intensive “education & awareness punch” in rich, stories-on-film and solution oriented discussions following each film.
“Our intent is to cultivate awareness, spur involvement, and promote environmental sustainability in our own community and beyond,” said Sally Stovall, who led one of the planning committees. “The films chosen by Green Community Connections for its first festival are compelling, powerful and rich in their diversity of topics, but also focused on inspiring each of us to think about the role we can play in protecting our planet. We’re hoping to offer something meaningful for every member of the family.”
Tickets and a complete list of films and show times are available at http://greencommunityconnections.org/one-earth-film-fest. Admission is free to most screenings and events. Advance ticket purchases are required for the “Green Carpet Gala” on Friday, Feb 27.
For more information on the fest, visit Green Community Connection http://greencommunityconnections.org at and its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GreenCommunityConnections. You can also follow the group on Twitter.
Green Community Connections is a volunteer network of organizations and individuals passionate about building a sustainable and resilient community.
