Name: 'The Grab' @Chicago Cultural Center Claudia Cassidy Theater
Start: 2025-04-27T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-27T16:15:00-05:00
Location: Chicago Cultural Center

'The Grab' @Chicago Cultural Center Claudia Cassidy Theater

The Midwest's Premier Environmental Film FestivalCreating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of people. A production of One Earth Collective.

One Earth Film Festival

The Grab is a documentary film that follows an investigative journalist as he uncovers efforts to control the world's food and water supply.

Chicago Cultural Center

Doors open at 1:00pm.Film starts at 1:30pm.OEFF commits to an ongoing effort to make our events as open and as accessible as possible. Please <a href="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/venue-ada-information?rq=accessibility" title="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/venue-ada-information?rq=accessibility" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for accessibility information related to our venue hosts and programs.Accessibility Note: An ASL translator will be at the event, paid for by MOPD via DCASE/CFO.Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day by taking action for our planet! Join One Earth Film Festival, the City of Chicago Department of Environment, and partners working on environmental and climate justice initiatives. Visit with groups to learn about and plug into their work, opportunities, and events. Enjoy community and fellowship with other environmental advocates.The Grab will be preceded by One Earth’s annual Earth Day Action Fair, from 11:30A-1P in the Chicago Cultural Center GAR Rotunda. Details are forthcoming and will be shared to this page.Sunday, April 27, 1 to 4:15 p.m. CDT is The Grab programming. Arrive early to talk with action partners, avoid lines, and get the best seats.FILM DESCRIPTION: 'The Grab' is a 2022 documentary film that follows an investigative journalist as he uncovers efforts to control the world's food and water supply. The film explores the greed of private investors and governments who are working to control these resources at the expense of local populations. Winner of: 2023 San Diego International Film Festival: Best Documentary /2023 Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Best Documentary /2023 Sedona International Film Festival: Best Investigative Documentary.Teens and young adults are encouraged to attend.We will also be screening one of the One Earth Young Filmmakers Honorable Mention films Foundation by Jack Hinz.Stay after the film for an enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates.Facilitator:Amy Rosenthal, Senior Global Director for Conservation Initiatives, Planet Panelists:Reginald Stewart, Farmer, Run-Away Buckers in Pembroke IL; Illinois EatsDr. Mila Marshall, Sierra Club Clean Water Advocate; Board Member, Black Water Professionals AssociationRachel Havrelock, Founder &amp; Director, University of Illinois at Chicago Freshwater LabMyrna Salgado, Co-Founder, Neighbors for Environmental Justice; Coordinator, Chicago Environmental Justice NetworkADA-compliant accessible venue.What's cool about this venue/host? Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained–glass domes, as well as free music, dance and theater events, films, lectures, art exhibitions and family events.<a href="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/donate-now" title="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/donate-now" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Become a One Earth Film Festival member </a>and be a part of our growing movement! Memberships start at $35 for students and seniors and go up from there (monthly payment options available).If you are having trouble registering in Eventbrite, then try a different browser, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdisjfTMEEGtuthMoyObU6vXWOmgPfnGdVm0RAGFMU5BDl5tA/viewform?usp=header" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdisjfTMEEGtuthMoyObU6vXWOmgPfnGdVm0RAGFMU5BDl5tA/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">register here</a>, or contact joshua@oneearthfilmfest.org. Or are you having trouble making your donation through Eventbrite? Then after you make your free reservation, please <a href="https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=98ffaec9-7fd0-4703-a2e0-8798e1169a68" title="https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=98ffaec9-7fd0-4703-a2e0-8798e1169a68" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">use this link to make your donation</a> through our website.Please note: When booking tickets, your information will never be shared with any 3rd party outside of One Earth Film Festival and its co-hosting partners bringing you this event.

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