Just Eat It (Encore Presentation!)

Sunday March 6th, 3:30 pm/ Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum/ Tickets

BEST CANADIAN DOCUMENTARY--Edmonton International Film Festival, BEST CANADIAN FEATURE--Planet in Focus, PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD--Calgary International Film Festival

Please stay for post-film discussion with Raj Karmani, Founder/Chief Impact Officer, Zero Percent, as well as the Lakeview Food Pantry. Facilitator: Kristen Pratt, Sustainability Manager at Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Refreshments, and concrete opportunities for action will also be shared by the panelists and the Chicago Conservation Corps.

Jen Rustemeyer/ 2014/ 75 min/ Food & Agriculture

FILM DESCRIPTION: A 2015 fan-favorite, "Just Eat It,” is back by popular demand for a OEFF 2016 Encore Screening! An award-winning documentary about the staggering amounts of food that go to waste in households and farm fields, "Just Eat It" was one of three audience favorites in the online balloting that began the weekend of One Earth Film Festival 2015. A five-person jury screened three films, reaching the decision to select “Just Eat It" as One Earth Film Festival 2015 First Choice winner.

Acclaimed documentary “Just Eat It” uncovers the world of rejected, ‘ugly’ but otherwise delicious food wasted at every level of the chain from farm to retail to our own fridge.  Despite the growing number of people experiencing hunger and food insecurity, the culinary pursuit of beautiful food comes at the cost of millions of pounds of wasted edibles. Learn what change is being made and how you can modify your own food habits to reduce waste.

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Landfill Harmonic

Pre-Event Screening: Tuesday Feb. 23rd, 7 pm/ Loyola University/Damen Cinema (Gentile Arena) 6511 N. Sheridan Rd/ Tickets

Stay after the film for refreshments and a rich discussion questioning our definition of “waste” and the potential rethinking of how we use materials to benefit humans and the environment. Concrete action opportunities will be provided, including examples from Loyola University student entrepreneurs, The Rebuilding Exchange, and other local organizations that are turning waste into profit. Facilitator: Aaron Durnbaugh, Sustainability Director, Loyola University Chicago.

Sat. March 5th, 3 pm (following YFC Awards)/ Columbia College/ Tickets

High school and college students!Arrive up to an hour early (2 pm) to obtain feedback on your film ideas or portfolio from Columbia Cinema Art + Science faculty member and filmmaker, Jeff Spitz. Program will begin at 3 pm, with a brief awards ceremony for One Earth Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Contest High School winners. Acclaimed film, Landfill Harmonic, will be featured immediately following. Post-film program includes discussion on making social and environmental change through the arts. Paul Teruel, Director of Community Partnerships at Columbia’s Center for Community Arts Partnerships will share local engagement ideas and opportunities. Facilitator:  Sue Crothers Gee, River Forest Parks Foundation; River Forest Sustainability Commission.

Brad Allgood, Alejandra Amarilla/ 2015/ 84 min/ Waste, Recycling

FILM DESCRIPTION: Landfill Harmonic follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a paraguayan musical youth group of kids that live next to one of South America’s largest landfills. This unlikely orchestra plays music from instruments made entirely out of garbage. When their story goes viral, the orchestra is catapulted into the global spotlight. With the guidance of their music director, they must navigate this new world of arenas and sold out concerts. However, when a natural disaster devastates their community, the orchestra provides a source of hope for the town. The film is a testament to the transformative power of music and the resilience of the human spirit.

Man in the Maze

unday March 6th, 6:30 pm/ 19th Century Club/ Tickets(Arrive at 5:30 pm to experience the Nissan Electric LEAF)

Man in the Maze will be paired with 2 other short films, Food for Thought, Food for Life and Soil Carbon Cowboys. The program features post-film discussion about the regeneration of our food systems, our health, and ultimately our society. Refreshments and opportunities for relevant local action will also be shared. Facilitator: Seamus Ford, Co-Founder, Root Riot Urban Garden Network.

Gary Paul Nabhan/ 2015/ 8 min/ Food, Agriculture

FILM DESCRIPTION: What goes on behind the scenes of the food system in the United States? What problems do we face? Man in the Maze showcases a diverse group of people, throughout the US borderlands, who come up with innovative solutions to mend our broken food system.

"Man In The Maze" | Sundance Short Film Challenge from Sundance Institute on Vimeo.

My Stuff

Pre-Event Screening: Thursday Feb. 25th, 6:30/ River Forest Public Library/ Tickets

This film is paired at the Forest Park Public Library with a shorter film, Bea Johnson's Zero Waste Lifestyle. Stay for a brief, post-film program and discussion focused on the topics of waste and consumerism, and voluntary simplicity. Featuring Q&A with Rachel Lyons, member of Emmaus House in Lawndale focused on racial justice, hospitality, and accompaniment. She is also the Organizer for the Mission of Social Justice at Old St. Patrick’s Church. Facilitator: Seamus Ford, Co-Founder, Root Riot Urban Garden Network.

Saturday March 5th, 12 pm/ University of Chicago International House (Assembly Hall)/ Tickets

Stay after the film to learn about concrete, local action opportunities. University of Chicago Climate Action Network and the Sierra Club will be present. Facilitator: Pam Bergdall, Independent Professional, Trainer, Energy Partner.

Sunday March 6th, 12:30 pm/ Haymarket Pub & Brewery (Writing & Theater Room)/ Tickets (teens/pre-teens welcome, accompanied by parent/guardian)

Please stay for post-film discussion, and concrete opportunities for action. Steve Ediger, member GreenRise community, to discuss a daily commitment to simple living. Facilitator: Gary Cuneen, Founding Executive Director, Seven Generations Ahead.

Petri Luukkanen/ 2013/ 52 min/ Waste, Recycling

FILM DESCRIPTION: Petri Luukkanen, 26, is amidst an existential crisis when he begins filming My Stuff. He arrives at the idea that his happiness might be found by rebuilding his everyday existence. What does he really need – and what about all that stuff? See what he discovers about himself and the "stuff" he really needs.

PlantPure Nation

Sunday March 6th, 3:30 pm/ Garfield Park Conservatory/ Tickets

Stay after the film for discussion and Q&A with:

Angela Taylor

, Community Gardener and Wellness Coordinator of the Garfield Park Community Council;

Ramona Baptiste

, Chef and CEO of Chef in the Hood Inc.;

Dr. Paul Schattauer

, Physican and Owner, The Green Medical Practice.

Facilitator:

Mattie Wilson

, Sustainability and Adult Programs Manager at Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance.

Nelson Campbell/ 2015/ 95 min/ Food, Agriculture

FILM DESCRIPTION: The documentary film Plant Pure Nation tells the story of three people on a quest to spread the message of one of the most important health breakthroughs of all time. After renowned nutritional scientist and bestselling author, T. Colin Campbell, gives a stirring speech on the floor of the Kentucky House of Representatives, his son, Nelson, and Kentucky State Representative, Tom Riner, work together to propose a pilot program documenting the health benefits of a plant-based diet. Once the legislation goes into Committee, agribusiness lobbyists kill the plan.

Play Again (Encore Presentation!)

Saturday March 5th, 3 pm/ Thatcher Pavilion/ Tickets

Post-film program includes Q&A with Sue Dombro, Naturalist and Director, Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum. Sue will share about nature play opportunities and hands-on activities. *Teens and general audiences encouraged to attend this thought-provoking, acclaimed film! Facilitator: Susan Lucci, Professional Trainer & Coach.

Tonje Hessen Schei/ 2010/ 82 min/ Health & the Environment 

FILM DESCRIPTION: This moving and humorous documentary follows six teenagers who, like the “average American child,” spend five to fifteen hours a day behind screens. Play Again unplugs these teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure – no electricity, no cell phone coverage, no virtual reality. Through the voices of children and leading experts including a journalist, sociologist, environmental writer, educator, neuroscientist, parks advocate, and geneticist, Play Again investigates the consequences of a childhood removed from nature and encourages action for a sustainable future.

Racing Extinction

Saturday March 5th, 10 am/ Classic Cinemas Lake Theater/ Tickets

Stay after the film for Q&A with Dave Mrazek and Joel Greenberg, filmmaker and writer of "From Billions to None" as they lead a discussion on endangered species, extinction, and what can be done. Concessions will be available for purchasing snacks and beverages. Facilitator: Gary Cuneen, Founding Executive Director, Seven Generations Ahead.

Saturday March 5th 7 pm/ University of Chicago Logan Center for the Arts/ Tickets

Post-film action opportunities will be shared by the University of Chicago Climate Action Network, the Citizen's Climate Lobby, and other local advocacy groups. Refreshments will be served. Facilitator: Jim Haried, Senior Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young.

Louie Psihoyos/ 2015/ 90 min/ Climate Change & Community Response

FILM DESCRIPTION: Racing Extinction follows a team of artists and activists who expose the hidden world of extinction with never-before-seen images that will change the way we see the planet forever. See what could be going extinct right in front of our eyes.

Saving My Tomorrow (Family Film!)

Saturday March 5th, 11:30 am/ Oak Park Public Library/ Tickets

Arrive at 11A for healthy snacks and a healthy snack- making demo by The Kids’ Table! Stay for post-film panel with a children's educator, local youth who are green leaders in their communities-- and simple, related follow up and take home activities. Please note, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Families with children through middle school are encouraged to attend together; these films are great for family discussion! Facilitator: Wendy Negron, Early Childhood Educator.

Saturday March 5th, 3 pm/ Prairie Crossing Charter / Tickets

Please stay for post-film discussion, and concrete opportunities for action.

Amy Schatz/ 2015/ Family Film

FILM DESCRIPTION: HBO and The American Museum of Natural History present Saving My Tomorrow, a six part family series on the environment. From the children who will inherit the planet, comes a collection of songs, activism, and heartfelt tips for protecting the earth. Kids share their thoughts on subjects ranging from endangered animals and pollution to climate change. This is an inspirational family film, great for the whole family and children ages 7 and up!

Seeds of Time

Saturday March 5th, 11 am/ Sulzer Regional Library/ Tickets

Post-film discussion with biodiversity and "slow food" panelists, including:

Michael Stein

, Food Campaigns Director, Green America.

Laurell Sims

, Slow Food Chicago, Ark of Taste; Production/Marketing Manager, Growing Power Chicago.

Alison Parker

, Farmer at Radical Root; Growing Power Board of Directors.

Facilitator:

Seamus Ford

, Co-Founder, Root Riot Urban Garden Network.

Opportunities for taking concrete action will also be shared by 

Peterson Garden Project

, and others.

Sandy McLeod/ 2013/ 77 min/ Food, Agriculture

FILM DESCRIPTION: A perfect storm is brewing as agriculture pioneer Cary Fowler races against time to protect the future of our food. Seed banks around the world are crumbling, crop failures are producing starvation and rioting, and the accelerating effects of climate change are affecting farmers globally. Communities of indigenous Peruvian farmers are already suffering those effects, as they try desperately to save over 1,500 varieties of native potato in their fields. But with little time to waste, both Fowler and the farmers embark on passionate and personal journeys that may save the one resource we cannot live without: our seeds. Visit Seeds of Time official site.

Soil Carbon Cowboys

Sunday March 6th, 6:30 pm/ 19th Century Club/ Tickets(Arrive at 5:30 pm to experience the Nissan Electric LEAF)

Please join us for ourClosing Screening & Reception!

Soil Carbon Cowboys will be paired with 2 other short films, Food for Thought, Food for Life and Man in the Maze. The program features post-film discussion about the regeneration of our food systems, our health, and ultimately our society. Refreshments and opportunities for relevant local action will also be shared. Facilitator: Seamus Ford, Co-Founder, Root Riot Urban Garden Network.

Peter Byck/ 2014/ 12 min/ Food, Agriculture

FILM DESCRIPTION: Meet Allen Williams, Gabe Brown and Neil Dennis - heroes and innovators! These ranchers now know how to regenerate their soils while making their animals healthier and their operations more profitable. They are turning on their soils, enabling rainwater to sink into the earth rather than run off. And these turned on soils retain that water, so the ranches are much more resilient in drought. Soil Carbon Cowboys is an amazing story that has just begun.