From One Earth Film Fest: POSTPONED

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Captured over the course of three years, “Child of Nature” follows five stories of children from Kenya, Philippines, Syria, Canada, and Germany who, against all odds, are transforming their lives and their communities. These are stories of courage, hope, and generosity that will both amaze the mind and touch the heart.

Marcos Negrão/2019/90 min/People & Culture, Environmental Advocacy, Environmental & Social Justice

After the film, stay for a discussion with Marcos Negrao, Director of "Child of Nature," as well as local youth Maia Nelson, student at Hauser Middle School and a One Earth Film Fest Young Filmmakers Contest winner, and Roz Biele, Senior Oak Park and River Forest High School, and member of the OPRFHS environment club and the It's Our Future youth leadership program cohort. Learn about related opportunities for action from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, the It's Our Future Youth Leadership Program, and the One Earth Film Fest Young Filmmakers Contest. Post-film discussion facilitator: Sydney Bitar, Senior at Loyola Academy High School. Healthy snacks will be available, with popcorn provided by Merrill Lynch's The Reilly Group. 

Appropriate for ages 10 to adult.

Doors open 15 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue. Refreshments available.