One Earth Film Festival Returns to Elmhurst College

Elmhurst Cool Cities and Elmhurst College will screen the feature-length documentary The Human Experiment as part of the One Earth Film Festival on Sunday, March 6, at 1 p.m. at Elmhurst College, Illinois Hall, Schaible Science Center (www.elmhurst.edu/campusmap).

The 2016 One Earth Film Festival utilizes compelling environmental films and programming to bring about an understanding of climate change, sustainability and the power of people.

The Human Experiment lifts the veil on thousands of untested chemicals in our everyday products, our homes and inside of us. Simultaneously, the prevalence of many diseases continues to rise. From Oscar winner Sean Penn and Emmy winning journalists Dana Nachman and Don Hardy, The Human Experiment tells the personal stories of people who believe their lives have been affected by chemicals and takes viewers on the front lines as activities go head-to-head with the powerful and well-funded chemical industry.

A short question and answer period will follow the film, and tables will be set up in the lobby for those attendees interested in learning more about sustainability issues. Additional information will be provided by each of the event sponsors, including: AFM Safecoat/E.L. Foust Co., Inc.; J.C. Licht; Republic Waste; and the Elmhurst Public Library.

One Earth Film Festival audiences have grown from 500 in its 2012 inaugural year to 2,500 in 2015, drawing from more than 88 ZIP codes across five states. This year, the Festival anticipates increased attendance as it expands its reach and impact region-wide. This is the second consecutive year Elmhurst Cool Cities and Elmhurst College will partner to showcase a film.

For a full schedule of Film Festival movies and events, visit oneearthfilmfest.org. The Festival runs from March 4-6. Tickets for all films are free, but a $5 per person contribution is recommended to support the Festival. Tickets for The Human Experiment are limited, and advance online purchases are recommended. For more information on the event or sponsorship opportunities, contact Elmhurst Cool Cities at ecoolcities@gmail.com or (630) 426-9789.

Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition is a volunteer coalition of local institutions, organizations, business leaders and citizens working to address the difficult problem of climate change by bringing about a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through education, outreach and community action. For more information, visit www.elmhurstcoolcities.org; ecoolcities@gmail.com; 630/426-9789.