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Anna Fitch/2019/53 min/Wildlife, Conservation, Water

FILM DESCRIPTION: The octopus may be the closest we get to meeting an alien. They evolved from a common cousin more than 500 million years ago and have proven themselves as intelligent creatures with problem-solving abilities. So what happens when you invite an eight-legged alien into your living room? This documentary follows marine biologist David Scheel as he tracks his evolving relationship with an octopus.

Recommended for ages 8+ general audiences.

Post-film discussion with Facilitator:

Toni Anderson, Consciousness Engineer, Urban Ecologist, Freedom Curator, Founder, Sacred Keepers Sustainability Lab & Mindful Rant

Panelists:

Eve Barrs, Senior Aquarist, Shedd Aquarium
Dr. Nevada Winrow, President, Black Girls Dive

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This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

This event is sponsored by:

WBEZ and Vocalo

Swati Saxena

Edward Jones

Village of River Forest

River Forest Park District

'Octopus: Making Contact' Watch Party Recording