Doors open at 5:30 for check-in and an exhibition by Alt Space Chicago’s Redemptive Plastics project, with art displays and functional art made solely from single-use plastics.

Arrive early to talk with action partners, avoid lines, and get the best seats.

FILM DESCRIPTION: "Single-Use Planet" is a documentary film that investigates the issue of single-use plastic pollution, particularly focusing on the political and economic factors driving the excessive production of plastic, by examining the construction of new plastic manufacturing plants in the United States, primarily in Pennsylvania and Louisiana, and exploring how powerful industry lobbying influences policy decisions that contribute to the environmental crisis; it aims to highlight the need for systemic change to reduce single-use plastic waste by exposing the political forces behind its continued production. Winner of: Best U.S. Documentary, Santa Cruz Independent Film Fest/Best U.S. Documentary, Austin International Art Festival/Award of Distinction, IndieFEST Film Awards/Award of Excellence, Impact Docs/Award of Excellence, Accolade Global Film Competition.

Teens and young adults are encouraged to attend.

We will also be screening one of the One Earth Young Filmmakers winning films Throwaway Living by Helen Sun and Laura Malatos.

Stay after the film for an enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates.

Panelists:

Nathan Miller, Artist

Cody Norman, Artist

Mercedes Pickett, Earth's Remedies

Lillian Holden, Holden Nature, City Ecologist + Naturalist

Sophia Vela, Chicago Department of Environment

Moderated by Justin Dwaun Redding

Our Facilitator for the evening will be Jordan Campbell, Founder & Director, Alt Space Chicago.

ADA-compliant accessible venue.

Please note: When booking tickets, your information will never be shared with any 3rd party outside of One Earth Film Festival and its co-hosting partners bringing you this event.