Opening Night Screening & Reception @Columbia College Film Row Cinema

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

Join us for an opening night screening of Dr. Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope, followed by the One Earth Film Fest opening reception.

Columbia College - Film Row Cinema

Doors open/event starts at 6:00PM CSTAccessibility: OEFF commits to an ongoing effort to make our events as open and as accessible as possible. Our 2026 accessibility page is <a href="https://edward-seley-8tw2.squarespace.com/venue-ada-information" title="https://edward-seley-8tw2.squarespace.com/venue-ada-information" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>!Presented by One Earth Film Festival and Columbia College.Unite, celebrate, and help build resilient communities and a healthier planet! Join One Earth Film Festival for a screening of 'Reasons for Hope: Dr. Jane Goodall' at Columbia College - Film Row Cinema.Wayfinding/Transit/Parking Info: TBDAccessibility Note: A live captioner will be present during this event.Expect to Enjoy:<ul><li>Arrive at 6PM to enjoy a welcome toast, in celebratory smart casual or semi-formal attire</li><li>Be welcomed by Swati Saxena of Baird &amp; Warner, as well as Angela Tovar, Commissioner and Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Chicago's Department of Environment.</li><li>Honor the life and contributions of our recently passed hero, Dr. Jane Goodall (April 3, 1934 - October 1, 2025) by watching the acclaimed film, Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope, which celebrates her legacy in the global conservation movement, youth environmentalism, and the practice of cultivating hope.</li><li>The feature film will be preceded by an 8-minute One Earth Young Filmmaker Contest-winning film, The Reserve, by Australian filmmaker Lara Gribben -- accompanied by remarks from Sue Crothers, Young Filmmaker Contest Founding Director.</li><li>Participate in an inspiring post-film discussion with local conservation and climate justice leaders</li><li>Our facilitator will be Credell Walls, a former employee of Jane Goodall Roots &amp; Shoots and a friend of Dr. Jane Goodall</li><li>Enjoy a reception with plant-based heavy hors d'oeuvres, sweet treats, and savory sips (non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages available)</li><li>Mix &amp; mingle amongst like-minded creatives, environmentalists, advocates and activists</li><li>To watch the film trailer, and learn more about One Earth Film Fest’s 15th milestone event, <a href="https://oneearthfilmfest.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ada3090af85528897faa059fd&amp;id=3273d8b2ff&amp;e=cd541f929b" title="https://oneearthfilmfest.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ada3090af85528897faa059fd&amp;id=3273d8b2ff&amp;e=cd541f929b" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">see here</a>.</li></ul>Synopsis: Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, Jane Goodall-Reasons for Hope, is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them.Featured stories such as the Northern Bald Ibis’ migration over the Alps, the re-introduction of the American Bison by the Blackfeet Nation, the worldwide recognized Sudbury Regreening Story and inspiring youth-led initiatives involved in Jane Goodall's Roots &amp; Shoots align with historic footage of Jane’s beginnings as a chimpanzee researcher.Throughout, the film reinforces Jane's four pillars of hope that signal tremendous hope for the future: the amazing human intellect, the resilience of nature, the power and dedication of young people, and the indomitable human spirit.Program Description: Arrive early when doors open, and stay after the film for enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates. Additional program details forthcoming.We may have a limited number of scholarship tickets for those experiencing hardship. Please reach out to joshua@oneearthcollective.org for more info, with the subject line: Scholarship Ticket Inquiry.<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).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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