Women are taking the lead to protect and restore the natural environment, and are empowering others to respect the earth.
Acclaimed writer-producer-director Lori Joyce focuses on a diverse group of 13 women in five countries who have initiated solution-oriented environmental projects in their communities, towns and villages.
Their efforts offer hopeful examples and new models, challenging our current way of thinking about the environment, and encouraging a shift in values to find a different, healthier way to view our relationship to the earth.
The Idanha Films production weaves together their heartening tales with stunning images, poetry and music by well-known writers and musicians, including Alice Walker and Michael Franti. Narrated by Daryl Hannah.
Carmen Morgan and Lorena Palacios will facilitate a community discussion following the film.
♦ Carmen Morgan is the director of a non-profit focusing on leadership development in a diverse culture. ♦ Lorena Palacios is an environmental lawyer specializing in climate change issues.
♦ Conscientious Projector is a monthly documentary film series sponsored by Sustainable World (a Peace & Justice Ministry of All Saints Church) in association with the Armory Center for the Arts.
♦ For more information visit www.arisethemovie.com
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