Name: Chasing Time/Planetwalker @Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church
Start: 2026-04-24T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-24T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church

Chasing Time/Planetwalker @Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church

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 Chasing Time and Planetwalker as part of the One Earth Film Festival 2026.

Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church

Doors Open at 6:00 PM (CST). Film Starts Promptly at 6:30 (CST).Planetwalker: Dominic Gill/2025/31 Min/Historical Perspectives, Environmental Advocacy, People/CulturesPresented by Euclid Avenue United Methodist ChurchAccessibility: 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 12+</li></ul>Synopsis: After witnessing a devastating oil spill, a man takes a vow of silence and gives up motorized transport, embarking on a 17-year journey across the US to raise awareness about environmental issues, armed only with a banjo and his principles.Awards &amp; Accolades<ul><li>Shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, in the Documentary Short Film category</li><li>Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Winner: Artistic Vision Award</li><li>“The film offers an intimate look at how one person’s life choices intersect with larger movements, making it both inspiring and educational for viewers.” - J. Zimmerman Video Librarian</li></ul> Chasing Time: Jeff Orlowski-Yang, Sarah Keo/2024/40 Min/Climate Change, Ice+GlaciersAccessibility: OEFF commits to an ongoing effort to make our events as open and as accessible as possible. Our 2026 accessibility page is coming soon!Rating, Audience &amp; Advisory Info<ul><li>Recommended ages 12+</li><li>Heavy Themes</li></ul>Synopsis: Chasing Time follows photographer James Balog concluding his 15-year Extreme Ice Survey, blending breathtaking imagery of melting glaciers with a personal meditation on mortality and, mentorship.Awards &amp; Accolades<ul><li>Shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Documentary Short Film category</li><li>2025 Suncine International Environmental Film Festival Winner: Best Documentary in the MIRADAS Section</li><li>“It’s a touching film about mentor and mentee, and manages in its compact running time to provide a rich portrait of their collaboration, additional stunning views of their otherworldly locations, and an even more open-eyed look at the catastrophic changes that have occurred over the last decades in this majestic environ.” - Jason Gorber POV Magazine</li></ul>Program Description: Arrive early when doors open, and stay after the film for enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates. Join the Euclid AVE United Methodist Church and Kinfolk community for a screening of the documentaries Planetwalker and Chasing Time. A shortlisted film for the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, Planetwalker is about a man who takes a vow of silence and gives up motorized transport after witnessing a devastating oil spill, embarking on a 17-year journey across the US to raise awareness about environmental issues, armed only with a banjo and his principles. Also shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards, Chasing Time is "a touching film about mentor and mentee, and manages in its compact running time to provide a rich portrait of their collaboration, additional stunning views of their otherworldly locations, and an even more open-eyed look at the catastrophic changes that have occurred over the last decades in this majestic environ." -Jason Gorber A note from the host:Arrive early to meet with our Green Action Team and neighbors at Kinfolk Collab. Stay after for a lively discussion with advocates and community members. Our facilitator for the evening is Josh White from the Euclid Ave UMC Green Team. Food and refreshments provided!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! 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