BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:DC Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:DC Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:87421387-66c1-4018-ae39-e27687e90a34 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260715T145123Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T210000 SUMMARY:World Premiere Documentary Screening: From Rails to Trails LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library\nMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Martin Luther King Jr. Mem orial Library - Central Library;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Martin Luther Ki ng Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library:geo:38.8986823,-77.024871 GEO:38.8986823;-77.024871 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive premiere screening of the compelling new documentary From Rails to Trails\, narrated by Edward Norton..\nhttps: //dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14340927 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

From Rails to Trails< /em> documents the remarkable 60-year movement that has transformed thousa nds of miles of abandoned railroad corridors into vibrant public trails fo r cycling and walking across America. The documentary features interviews with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg\, Tommy Thompson\, Howard Dea n\, and other key figures in the movement's history.

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Following the screening\, we'll host a special talkback session with Executive Producer and Rails to Trails Conservancy Co-Founder Peter Harnik\, \;< /strong>President of the Conservancy Ryan Chao\, and the film's Director\, Dan Protess. Following the premiere scr eening and conversation\, a book signing will take place where Peter Harni k will sign copies of his book\, \;From Rails to Trails.

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Register to attend and learn more about the documentary and bo ok below.

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About the Film

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Today\, the United States is home to more than 26\ ,000 miles of rail-trails&mdash\;multi-use public paths built on former ra ilroad corridors. How this amazing network came about is a story of massiv e economic changes\, breathtaking imagination\, endless dedication\, and t ough political battles. Premiering October 15 on public television station s nationwide (check local listings) and streaming on PBS.org\, the new doc umentary\, From Rails to Trails\, captures the 60-year struggle&mdash\;and transformative triumph&mdash\;of one of America&rsquo\;s most unlikely gr assroots movements. From Rails to Trails is distributed by American Public Television.

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From Rails to Trails premieres nationally on October 15 on Public Television and PBS.org. This special advance screeni ng offers our community the opportunity to experience this important docum entary before its official release.

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About the Sp eakers

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Dan Protess brings 30 years of experience a s a producer and director\, creating more than 100 hours of film and nonfi ction TV productions that have appeared on PBS\, NewsHour\, Nightline\, Ap ple TV\, Prime Video\, and at screenings across the country. His most rece nt film\, In Their Hands\, pulls back the curtain on the politics of parole through the story of one incarcerated man&rsquo\;s fight for fr eedom. Dan is also currently the executive producer of Firsthand\, a socia l issue documentary series he created for WTTW Chicago in 2019. His other recent work includes the Emmy-winning weekly history series Chicago St ories\, which he oversaw as executive producer through two seasons\, and the national primetime series 10 that Changed America\, which was seen by millions of Americans through its three-season run on PBS. Dan founded Protess Communications in 2022 to produce documentaries and long-form jou rnalism about pressing social issues\, and to help nonprofit and corporate clients build deeper connections with their stakeholders through thoughtf ul storytelling.

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As both political organizer and historian\, Peter Harnik is the nation&rsquo\;s leading interpreter and pr esenter of the rails-to-trails movement. Harnik co-founded both the nation al Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the Washington -area Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail\, and he has writt en two books on the topic. He is also co-founder of the Center for City Park Excellence at the Trust for Public Land and the author of two books on urban parks. Over 35 years\, Harnik has personally visited\, experienced and studied the creation of more than 200 rail-trails in 45 states.

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Ryan Chao became president of RTC in Janu ary 2019\, overseeing the organization&rsquo\;s national leadership in tra il development\, policy advocacy and movement building. He brings to his r ole a long history in community and economic development and a passion for connecting people to opportunity and the outdoors.

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Ryan came to R TC after serving as vice president of civic sites and community change at the Annie E. Casey Foundation\, where he led significant neighborhood-tran sformation initiatives across the country\, linking economic\, educational and housing programs to strengthen families and communities. He also serv ed as executive director of the San Francisco Bay Area-based Satellite Hou sing\, where he led the development of affordable housing communities thro ughout Northern California and created innovative partnership models combi ning housing with comprehensive supportive services.

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Ryan earned h is bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in architecture from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Business Administration from the New York Univer sity Stern School of Business.

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When he&rsquo\;s not leading the te am at RTC\, Ryan enjoys skiing and cycling on the trails with his wife and daughters.

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About American Public Television

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American Pu blic Television (APT) is the leading syndicator of high-quality\, top-rated programming to the nation&rsquo\;s more than 350 public televis ion stations. Founded in 1961\, APT distributes 250 new program titles per year and nearly one-half of the top 100 highest-rated public television t itles in the U.S. APT&rsquo\;s diverse catalog includes prominent document aries\, performance\, news and current affairs programs\, dramas\, how-to programs\, children&rsquo\;s series and classic movies. APT also licenses programs internationally through its APT Worldwide service and distributes Create®\;TV &mdash\; featuring the best of public television's lifesty le programming &mdash\; and WORLD&trade\;\, public television&rsquo\;s pre mier news\, science and documentary channel. More information at APTonline .org.

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