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One Earth Film Fest April 27-29 in Oak Park/River Forest

by Cassandra West April 17, 2012 Documentary
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To stimulate dialogue and inspire planet-friendly action, Green Community Connections in Oak Park is hosting its first One Earth Film Fest 2012 April 27-29. The planning committee evaluated and considered more than 300 films, then narrowed its final selections to 16 feature-length films that have received critical acclaim within the green film community. Another 12-17 [...]

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“Living Downstream” documentary screens in Chicago Oct. 19

by Lori Rotenberk October 15, 2010 Documentary
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Screenings for the new and highly acclaimed documentary “Living Downstream” based on the book by Sandra Steingraber will be held in five Illinois cities beginning Oct. 16. Steingraber, a biologist born and raised in Pekin, Ill., was at 20, diagnosed with bladder cancer. Through investigation and research, Steingraber reveals how the chemicals atrazine, an herbicide [...]

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