Joshua Pribanic and Melissa Troutman/2020/85 min/Water, Conservation
CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: “Invisible Hand: Rights of Nature Documentary” is a “paradigm shifting” documentary about the creation of ‘Rights of Nature.’ The defining battle of our times where Nature, democracy and capitalism face off in rural America.
Produced in-part by award-winning actor Mark Ruffalo, “Invisible Hand: Rights of Nature Documentary” takes you behind the curtain of the global economy where ‘Rights of Nature’ becomes “capitalism’s one true opponent.”
People in Toledo, Ohio, vote to grant Lake Erie the right to exist while others in Grant Township, Pennsylvania, protect groundwater from industrial waste. They, along with Defend Oh:yo’ and Standing Rock, are joined in an international fight to protect more than just water. They fight for their community, democracy, and for Nature as a living entity unto itself. In the end, "Who will speak for Nature?"
This film won Best Documentary Feature from the Hollywood Verge Film Awards, Spotlight Documentary Film Awards’ Gold Award, 2021 Common Good International Film Festival Audience Award, and Accolade Global Film Competition Award of Excellence for Documentary.
Teens and young adults encouraged to attend.
Post-film discussion with Facilitator:
Toni Anderson, Associate Director at Black Oaks Center for Sustainable, Renewable Living in the historic Black farming community of Pembroke Township, IL
Panelists:
Joshua Pribanic, Director, Invisible Hand: Rights of Nature Documentary
Alicia Smith, Executive Director, Junction Coalition
Eleanor Ferguson, Youth Leader, Oglala Lakota Chapter of the International Indigenous Youth Council
IN PERSON: Friday, April 21, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT [North]
Truman College, McKeon Building
1145 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago
(directly south of the Main Building and in the ground floor of the garage)
Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines,
check in/register, get refreshments, and find best seats.
ADA compliant accessible venue.
VIRTUAL: Friday, April 21, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT