Design preview · Sample program, not a published festival schedule

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Find a film nearby or watch online. Most screenings are free with a suggested donation; paid screenings are clearly noted.

11 screenings

Screening results

Wednesday, April 21

1 screening
Online

American River

Online screening

Young people lead local projects in clean energy, food growing and environmental policy.

86 minWater & Great LakesEnvironmental Justice
Open screening

Thursday, April 22

1 screening
In person

Beyond Zero

Chicago Cultural Center (Claudia Cassidy Theater) · Loop / Downtown

A carpet company sets out to reduce the environmental cost of making its products.

81 minClimate & Clean EnergyWaste & Circularity
Open screening

Friday, April 23

2 screenings
In person

To Which We Belong

Oak Park Public Library (Veterans Room) · Oak Park

A story about communities building durable responses to environmental change.

89 minFood & AgricultureClimate & Clean Energy
Open screening
In person

American River

Davis Theater · Lincoln Square

A journey along the Passaic River and the communities working to restore it.

86 minWater & Great LakesEnvironmental Justice
Open screening

Saturday, April 24

4 screenings
In person

From Rails to Trails

Columbia College Film Row Cinema · South Loop

Communities turn former railway lines into trails for walking and cycling.

58 minBuilt EnvironmentWildlife & Habitat
Open screening
In person

The Smell of Money

South Shore Cultural Center (Robeson Theater) · South Shore

Farmers and ranchers explore the relationship between healthy soil and food.

84 minEnvironmental JusticeFood & Agriculture
Open screening
In person

Planetwalker

Austin Town Hall Cultural Center · Austin

The life of John Francis, a walker and environmental advocate.

74 minEnvironmental JusticeClimate & Clean Energy
Open screening
In person

Fashion Reimagined

Dominican University (Performing Arts Center) · River Forest

A North Carolina community fights for clean air and water near industrial hog farms.

100 minWaste & CircularityClimate & Clean Energy
Open screening

Sunday, April 25

2 screenings
In person

Into the Dark: The Secret World of Polar Night

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (South Gallery) · Lincoln Park

Designer Amy Powney follows the materials and people behind a clothing collection.

48 minWildlife & HabitatClimate & Clean Energy
Open screening
In person

The Power of Us: Youth Leading Climate Solutions

Garfield Park Conservatory (Horticulture Hall) · East Garfield Park

Marine scientists study life beneath Arctic sea ice during the polar night.

52 minYouth VoicesEnvironmental Justice
Open screening

Monday, April 26

1 screening
Online

Fashion Reimagined

Online screening

A journey along the Passaic River and the communities working to restore it.

100 minWaste & CircularityClimate & Clean Energy
Open screening