From One Earth Film Fest:
In accordance with CDC guidelines for congregate settings, a well-fitting mask is required at this event. In addition, this venue host will check vaccination cards or negative COVID tests.
Robin Frohardt/2021/57 min/Waste, Water, People & Cultures
Director Robin Frohardt will join in online post-film discussion.
FILM DESCRIPTION: A dynamic series of stories that traverse ancient history, the present day and a future dystopia, employing inventive puppetry, humor and craft to explore how the hordes of plastic waste we leave behind today might be misinterpreted by future generations.
Recommended for ages 12+ general audiences.
The feature film will be preceded by the stop-motion, 1.5-minute film Plastic Ecosystem by Stefie Gan, an Official Selection from the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest.
Post-film discussion with Facilitator:
Doug Dixon, Principal, Sales Performance Solutions and Neighbor, OUR Community
Panelists:
Robin Frohardt, Film & Theater Maker, "Plastic Bag Store: The Film"
Paloma Paez-Coombe, Associate, Environment Illinois and Facilitator, Coalition for Plastic Reduction
Jaclyn Wegner, Director of Conservation Action, Shedd Aquarium