Name: How to Power a City @Oak Park River Forest High School
Start: 2026-04-24T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-24T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Oak Park and River Forest High School

How to Power a City @Oak Park River Forest High School

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 a community screening of How to Power a City as part of the One Earth Film Festival 2026.

Oak Park and River Forest High School

Doors Open at 5:45 PM (CST). Film Starts Promptly at 6:30 (CST).Melanie La Rosa/2024/56 Min/Energy, Environmental Advocacy, Climate ChangePresented by Village of Oak Park and Oak Park Public Library, in partnership with Oak Park and River Forest High SchoolAccessibility: 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>!Rating, Audience &amp; Advisory Info<ul><li>Recommended ages 15+</li></ul>Synopsis: How To Power A City explores the front lines of the clean energy revolution. From zeitgeist solar adopters to hurricane survival and communities fighting to keep the lights on, How To Power A City showcases a diverse group of people leading the way to our nation’s clean energy future.Awards &amp; Accolades<ul><li>Arctic Film Festival Nominee: Best Feature Documentary</li><li>Nevada Women’s Film Festival (Las Vegas): Best Feature Documentary &amp; Spirit of Activism</li><li>“There are a lot of films that depict the myriad of environmental problems confronting humankind, oftentimes with a sense of inevitability and dread. While we can’t turn away from these implications, we also need stories and examples to inspire and excite our imaginations about how crises can also be opportunities for substantive transformation. This film does that and more, providing a basis for how communities can both generate power (as in electricity) and also reclaim power (as in voice). Watch it and give your sense of possibility a much-needed boost!” - Randall Amster, J.D., Ph.D</li></ul>Program Description: Arrive early when doors open, and stay after the film for enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates. A note from the host:This Oak Park extravaganza of local clean energy expertise will begin at 5:45PM, giving you time to visit with representatives from Village of Oak Park, Citizens Utility Board, Oak Park Climate Action Network, Oak Park River Forest High School and Seven Generations Ahead to learn more about their work and green energy opportunities:&nbsp;Following the screening, guests are invited to stay for a post-film discussion featuring a panel of representatives from the above organizations facilitated by Amy Rosenthal of Oak Park Climate Action Network. This will be an opportunity to digest information from the film and learn about ways to move forward in a renewable fashion in our own community.<ul><li>A One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest-winning film, Power Plant Power Plant I Love You (2025, 5 Min) by Yilang Chen, will also be featured.</li></ul>Wayfinding/Transit/Parking Info: TBD<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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