Kiss the Ground
Kiss the Ground is a full-length documentary narrated by Woody Harrelson that sheds light on a new, old approach to farming called “regenerative agriculture” that has the potential to balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world.
An Evening with Frances Moore Lappé
VirtualIn America today, many of us can feel overwhelmed by the simultaneous political, economic, and climate crises upon us. Frances Moore Lappé discusses these three interacting roots of our problems: a brutal form of capitalism, big money's grip on our democracy, and climate catastrophe. She shows us how realizing their unity can be empowering, not overwhelming. They open historic opportunity. Addressing one crisis, we are working to solve all three. Through inspiring stories and startling facts, Frances helps us realize our own power to generate a new story as we tackle these root causes with exhilarating, courageous action—together.
A Place at the Table
This film examines the issue of hunger in America through the lens of three people struggling with food insecurity: Barbie, a single Philadelphia mother who is trying to provide a better life for her
two kids; Rosie, a Colorado fifth-grader; and Tremonica, a Mississippi second-grader whose asthma and health issues are exacerbated by the food she eats.
Short Films: Homesick and Lowland Kids
VirtualAs part of this month's Climate Change and Sustainability Film Series, Sustainable Woodstock will screen two short films featuring stories of humans displacement.
A Sense of Wonder
VirtualWhen pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson published "Silent Spring" in 1962, the backlash from her critics thrust her into the center of a political maelstrom. Despite her private persona, her convictions about the risks posed by chemical pesticides forced her into the role of controversial public figure.Using many of Miss Carson's own words, actress Kaiulani Lee embodies this extraordinary woman in a documentary style film which depicts Carson in the final year of her life. Struggling with cancer, Carson recounts with both humor and anger the attacks by the chemical industry, the government and the press as she focuses her limited energy to get her message to Congress and the American people.