Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai – February 15 at 5:30 – Cinema Green

On Wednesday, February 15, at 5:30 p.m., ECOMB’s Cinema Green Project, in partnership with Earth Ethics Institute at Miami Dade College, presents “Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai” from the Stand Up, Rise Up! film series. The film will screen at EcoTech Visions, 670 NW 112 Street, Miami, FL 33168. There will be a panel discussion following the film. All Stand Up, Rise Up! films are free, but tickets through Eventbrite are required.

Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai

Taking Root tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy—a movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic inspiration.

About Cinema Green

Bringing about environmental change and awareness in our community is one of ECOMB’s primary goals. And this is exactly what Cinema Green Project is all about: through the screening of environmental documentaries, educate and increase the awareness among Miami-Dade County residents about pressing ecological issues in South Florida and around the world.

 

The Cinema Green Project, produced in collaboration with the Miami Beach Cinematheque, is a monthly film series that fuses lessons learned from each screening with an opportunity to get involved in local sustainability efforts, yielding a more environmentally conscious society. In doing so, ECOMB hopes to inspire advocacy and action amongst the community and provide opportunities for positive change to occur.

About ECOMB

ECOMB is an environmental education nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices, fostering environmental stewardship and preserving our community’s ecology.

The Stand Up, Rise Up! film series is being shown at various locations in Miami, from January 25 through March 22. The next film is “Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai ” on Wednesday, February 22, at Miami Dade College InterAmerican campus, 627 SW 27 Avenue, Room, Miami, FL 33135.

Cowspiracy

On Wednesday, February 8, at 5:30 p.m., ECOMB’s Cinema Green Project, in partnership with Earth Ethics Institute at Miami Dade College, presents “Cowspiracy” from the Stand Up, Rise Up! film series. The film will screen at Miami Dade College’s Interamerican campus, 627 SW 27 Avenue, room 3103, Miami, FL 33135. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with Zoë Sigle, Director at South Florida Grassroots, and Jack Lieberman of 350.ORG. All Stand Up, Rise Up! films are free, but tickets through Eventbrite are required.

Cowspiracy

This film is uncovering the secrets of the agricultural business in the US. Animal agriculture is the leading cause of deforestation, habitat loss, ocean “dead zones” and many other negative impacts on the environment. The director aims to show the full impacts on what animal agriculture does to the environment, and how we can start changing the way we eat to save the environment.

About Cinema Green

Bringing about environmental change and awareness in our community is one of ECOMB’s primary goals. And this is exactly what Cinema Green Project is all about: through the screening of environmental documentaries, educate and increase the awareness among Miami-Dade County residents about pressing ecological issues in South Florida and around the world.

 

The Cinema Green Project, produced in collaboration with the Miami Beach Cinematheque, is a monthly film series that fuses lessons learned from each screening with an opportunity to get involved in local sustainability efforts, yielding a more environmentally conscious society. In doing so, ECOMB hopes to inspire advocacy and action amongst the community and provide opportunities for positive change to occur.

About ECOMB

ECOMB is an environmental education nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices, fostering environmental stewardship and preserving our community’s ecology.

The Stand Up, Rise Up! film series is being shown at various locations in Miami, from January 25 through March 22. The next film is “Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai ” on Wednesday, February 15, at EcoTech Visions, 670 NW 112 Street, Miami, FL 33168.

South Florida Rising Seas: Impact

On Wednesday, February 1, at 5:30 p.m., ECOMB’s Cinema Green Project, in partnership with Earth Ethics Institute at Miami Dade College, presents “South Florida Rising Seas: Impact” from the Stand Up, Rise Up! film series. The film will screen at EcoTech Visions, 670 NW 112 Street, Miami, FL 33168. There will be a special presentation of “Global Warming – Changing Oceans” by Captain Dan Kipnis; and a panel discussion movie producer Juliet Pinto, climate monitor Mitchel Chester, and Captain Dan Kipnis. All Stand Up, Rise Up! films are free, but tickets through Eventbrite are required.

South Florida Rising Seas: Impact

The documentary is a compilation of stories that were produced by 33 video production students at Florida International University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication and initially released as a 10-part web series on WPBT2’s YouTube site.

 

The documentary’s first-person narratives take viewers through the Everglades, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale beach and finally, the Keys, where community leaders describe themselves as “the canary in the coal mine” of sea level rise. Viewers will also hear concerns of engineers, civic leaders, real estate and sustainability professionals and environmental advocates.

About Cinema Green

Bringing about environmental change and awareness in our community is one of ECOMB’s primary goals. And this is exactly what Cinema Green Project is all about: through the screening of environmental documentaries, educate and increase the awareness among Miami-Dade County residents about pressing ecological issues in South Florida and around the world.

 

The Cinema Green Project, produced in collaboration with the Miami Beach Cinematheque, is a monthly film series that fuses lessons learned from each screening with an opportunity to get involved in local sustainability efforts, yielding a more environmentally conscious society. In doing so, ECOMB hopes to inspire advocacy and action amongst the community and provide opportunities for positive change to occur.

About ECOMB

ECOMB is an environmental education nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices, fostering environmental stewardship and preserving our community’s ecology.

The Stand Up, Rise Up! film series is being shown at various locations in Miami, from January 25 through March 22. The next film is “Cowspiracy” on Wednesday, February 8, at Miami Dade College’s Interamerican campus, 627 SW 27 Avenue, room 3103.

Before the Flood

On Wednesday, January 25, at 5:30 p.m., ECOMB’s Cinema Green Project, in partnership with Earth Ethics Institute at Miami Dade College, presents “Before the Flood” from the Stand Up, Rise Up! film series. The film will screen at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2 Avenue, Room 7128, in downtown Miami, There will be a panel discussion following the film with Caroline Lewis, CLEO Institute, as Moderator; and panelists Greg Hamra, of the Citizens Climate Lobby, and Delaney Reynolds, from the Miami Sea Rise Project. All Stand Up, Rise Up! films are free, but RSVPs are required. Email ecomb@ecomb.org.

Before the Flood

Actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio travels the world to examine first-hand the effects of climate change, and to learn more about possible ways to prevent catastrophic damage that could make the Earth unsustainable for human life. During his journey, he speaks with such influential figures as President Barack Obama, Pope Francis, and tech innovator Elon Musk, and makes a speech before the United Nations calling for greater action on this issue. Directed by Fisher Stevens. ~ Jack Rodgers, Rovi

About Cinema Green

Bringing about environmental change and awareness in our community is one of ECOMB’s primary goals. And this is exactly what Cinema Green Project is all about: through the screening of environmental documentaries, educate and increase the awareness among Miami-Dade County residents about pressing ecological issues in South Florida and around the world.

 

The Cinema Green Project, produced in collaboration with the Miami Beach Cinematheque, is a monthly film series that fuses lessons learned from each screening with an opportunity to get involved in local sustainability efforts, yielding a more environmentally conscious society. In doing so, ECOMB hopes to inspire advocacy and action amongst the community and provide opportunities for positive change to occur.

About ECOMB

ECOMB is an environmental education nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices, fostering environmental stewardship and preserving our community’s ecology.

The Stand Up, Rise Up! film series is being shown at various locations in Miami, from January 25 through March 22. The next film is “South Florida’s Rising Seas: Impact” on Wednesday, February 1, at EcoTech Visions, 670 NW 112 Street, Miami, FL 33168.

Stand Up! Rise Up! Film Series

One of the many programs and events organized by the Environment Coalition of Miami and the Beaches is also one of my favorites – Cinema Green Project. Their current film offering is six of the episodes from Stand Up, Rise Up! The series will be shown at various locations in Miami, starting January 25 and running through March 22.

Stand Up, Rise Up!

The documentary is a compilation of stories that were produced by 33 video production students at Florida International University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication and initially released as a 10-part web series on WPBT2’s YouTube site.

 

The documentary’s first-person narratives take viewers through the Everglades, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale beach and finally, the Keys, where community leaders describe themselves as “the canary in the coal mine” of sea level rise. Viewers will also hear concerns of engineers, civic leaders, real estate and sustainability professionals and environmental advocates.

About Cinema Green

Bringing about environmental change and awareness in our community is one of ECOMB’s primary goals. And this is exactly what Cinema Green Project is all about: through the screening of environmental documentaries, educate and increase the awareness among Miami-Dade County residents about pressing ecological issues in South Florida and around the world.

 

The Cinema Green Project, produced in collaboration with the Miami Beach Cinematheque, is a monthly film series that fuses lessons learned from each screening with an opportunity to get involved in local sustainability efforts, yielding a more environmentally conscious society. In doing so, ECOMB hopes to inspire advocacy and action amongst the community and provide opportunities for positive change to occur.

About ECOMB

ECOMB is an environmental education nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices, fostering environmental stewardship and preserving our community’s ecology.

Ben Cohen, Co-Founder of Ben & Jerry’s, To Speak at Cinematheque on Wednesday

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On Wednesday, February 6, at 7:00 p.m. Cinema Green welcomes Special Guest Host Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream at Cinematheque, located at 1130 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Fl, 33139.

Mr. Cohen will be joining us for the film, commentary and to share with our community about his experiences, and his latest projects. Ben and Jerry’s tremendous success is in large part because of its unique company mission, their leadership through progressive values and to their community-conscious commitments to quality ingredients, economic justice, as well as environmental and social responsibility.

THE FILM

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Writer, Director and Editor: Robert Bates
Producer: Brian Kimmel

As American food nears a state of crisis, INGREDIENTS explores a thriving local food movement where community, food-safety and flavor are commonplace.

A feature-length documentary narrated by Bebe Neuwirth, the film takes us across the United States, from the urban food deserts of Harlem to the diversified farms of the Hudson River and Willamette Valleys to the kitchens of celebrated chefs Alice Waters, Peter Hoffman and Greg Higgins. INGREDIENTS is a journey that reveals the people who are bringing good food back to the table, and the myriad ways we all can eat better.

INGREDIENTS empowers and sparks the joy of discovery in creating a healthier, more sustainable model for living and eating well in a world in need of balance.

For more information about the film: http://www.ingredientsfilm.com

Tickets are a suggested $10 donation ($7 for ECOMB Members). RSVP is recommended and tickets may be purchased in advance at the Miami Beach Cinematheque website. Community Service Hours are provided for students.

CINEMATHEQUE’S NEW LOCATION: 1130 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Fl, 33139