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A WOrld Water Film Festival Event - affiliated with Chicago

Program:

Short Film Feature:

The Disappearing Man

Documentary Feature:

How to Poison a Planet

Panel Discussion to follow with:

• 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁, environmental attorney, Taft Law

• 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀, lead counsel in the $12.5B 3M settlement, 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀 & 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻, 𝗣.𝗖.

• 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻, a Crown Family Professor of Molecular Engineering at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago and lead water strategist at Argonne National Laboratory 

• 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗺𝗮𝗻, Senior Associate, 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀 & 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻, 𝗣.𝗖.

• 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲, father of Amara Strande, featured in the film 

• 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, moderator (Chief Executive Officer, 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁)

Event Details:

Date: May 5, 2025

Doors Open: 6:30pm

Program: 7pm-9pm

Location: 

Jones College Prep Theater in the South Building

700 South State Street, Chicago, IL, 60605

Get Tickets : $20 Per Person
A World Water Film Festival Event

SAVE the Date: May 5, 2025

Award-winning documentary How to Poison a Planet, featuring Mark Ruffalo, exposes the chemical industry’s long standing knowledge of the danger of “forever chemicals” and reveals the human cost in communities around the world.

2025 will see new events around the world!

Opening 2025 submissions soon!

Immerse yourself in the inspiring and thought-provoking world of water through film! Next year’s events promises to be bigger, better, and more impactful than ever. 

Take Action for Water

Together, We Can Create a Sustainable Future

Globally, we are either dealing with too much water (flooding), too little water (droughts), too polluted water (contaminated sources), or too expensive water (scarcity driving costs). Each of these issues carries significant environmental and social consequences.  


When water becomes scarce or polluted, ecosystems suffer, and communities are directly impacted. Taking action for water is about more than just conservation; it's about continued education about the water crisis, addressing climate change and protecting the integrity of water sources.


And it starts with you.

 

By recognizing water's crucial role in our environment and culture, we can prioritize clean water access for everyone, protect vital ecosystems like wetlands and watersheds, and empower communities to take charge of their water resources.

2024 Featured Films

Join us on Saturday night from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM to watch our  feature films, including two captivating films: Entre2Eaux and Our Blue World. 

Mathew Modine talking about the power of film and water action!

 Matthew Modine produced two films, 'Ripple Effect' and 'SLUDGE: a PFAS Uprising' which will be screened with a panel discussion with leading PLASTICS and PFAS experts...probelms AND solutions!  

Matthew modine on nbc new york live about our 2024 event

Matthew Modine produced 2 films we are showcasing November 17 at 1pm


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