Confluence: Earthly Films For Philadelphia

We're kicking off Confluence: Earthly Films for Philadelphia on Friday, April 19 at Cherry Street Pier! Join us for a happy hour at 5:30 p.m., then enjoy two films by Bilal Motley, curated by @cinespeak. "Trash and Burn" explores the 30-year struggle led by Zulene Mayfield in Chester, PA, against the United States’ largest trash incinerator, highlighting severe cases of environmental racism. "Midnight Oil" follows Bilal's journey as a former steelworker at the area’s largest oil refinery, and his awakening to the environmental justice fight in surrounding communities. Don't miss the panel discussion following the films. See you there: bit.ly/confluencefilmfest

These screenings are part of Confluence: Earthly Films for Philadelphia - an environmentally focused film festival in partnership with @acadnatsci and esteemed Philadelphia-area film organizations @blackstarfest, @brynmawrfilminstitute, @cinespeak, @phillyaaff and @phlatinfilmfest.

Saturday Events

Join us on Saturday, April 20, for a day of enlightening films during Confluence: Earthly Films for Philadelphia. Don't miss these powerful stories and discussion panels on ecology, climate change and environmental justice!

Starting at 11 a.m., @Phillyaaff presents:

"The Roaring of the Carabao" (2023) by Angeline Meitzler

"Delikado" (2022) by Karl Malakunas

From 2 to 4 p.m., @phlatinfilmfest presents:

"InVade" (2021) by Eunice Levis

"Nos Tenemos (We Still Here)" (2021) by Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi

From 5 to 7 p.m., @Blackstarfest presents:

"Water Warriors" (2017) by Michael Premo

"Vaka" (2019) by Kelly Moneymaker

"Freedom Hill" (2022) by Resita Cox

Sunday Events

Join us for a family-friendly matinée at @BrynMawrFilmInstitute on Sunday, April 21st, from 1-3 p.m.!

We'll be screening the beloved classic, "My Neighbor Totoro" (1988), a heartwarming tale of two sisters' adventures with a gentle forest creature. Don't miss this enchanting experience for all ages:

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