Join us for an engaging and educational ev ening at the Library\, as we partner with the Force of Nature Alliance\, T he Tri-Cites Team to screen two highly acclaimed documentaries that shed l ight on important environmental issues and followed up by a facilitated di scussion.
\n\n\nAug 9\, 2023 - \; Screening 1: The Magnitude of All Things \; (1hr 26 minutes\, 2020)
\nWhen Jenni fer Abbott lost her sister to cancer\, her sorrow opened her up to the pro found gravity of climate breakdown. Abbott&rsquo\;s new documentary The Ma gnitude of All Things draws intimate parallels between the experiences of grief&mdash\;both personal and planetary. Stories from the frontlines of c limate change merge with recollections from the filmmaker&rsquo\;s childho od on Ontario&rsquo\;s Georgian Bay. What do these stories have in common? The answer\, surprisingly\, is everything. For the people featured\, clim ate change is not happening in the distant future: it is kicking down the front door. Battles waged\, lamentations of loss\, and raw testimony coale sce into an extraordinary tapestry\, woven together with raw emotion and s taggering beauty that transform darkness into light\, grief into action. F rom \;https://www.nfb.ca/film/magnitude-of-all-things/ \;
\n \n\nSept 14\, 2023 \; - \; Screening 2. The Hidden Life of Trees (101 minutes\, rated PG\, 2020)
\n"The Hidden Life of Trees " offers a unique perspective on the complex and interconnected world of t rees. This captivating documentary takes viewers on a journey through the forest\, exploring the fascinating ways trees communicate and support each other. It highlights the importance of preserving forests for our planet' s health and inspiring viewers to appreciate the wonders of nature. This a ward winning documentary is directed by Jö\;rg Adolph and is based on Peter Wohlleben's bestselling book &ldquo\;The Hidden Life of Trees".
\ n\;The event is free and open to the public. Come and join us for these inspiring and thought-provoking documentaries.
\nFollowing eac h screening\, there will be a 30-minute facilitated discussion at approxim ately 7:50 pm\, where you'll have the opportunity to share your thoughts\, insights\, and questions with other attendees. Don't miss this opportunit y to be part of the conversation and take action for a better future! No r egistration is required\, and all are welcome to attend.
\nDon't mis s this chance to learn\, connect\, and be inspired to take action on the p ressing issue of climate change. \;
\nSpecial Guests: \;Nanc
y Furness with the Wondrous Tree Fellowship organization in the Tri-Cities
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sp\; \; \; \;Tegan Hanson - Senior Forests Campaigner with
Stand.Earth
In Partnership with Force of Nature Alliance\, The Tri -Cities Team and the National Film Board of Canada
\nFor inquiries\, please contact Shirley at schan@coql ibrary.ca
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