No Impact Man Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 6:30pm
Join the filmmakers, Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein, and Colin Beavan, aka No Impact Man, and his wife Michelle Conlin for a Q&A and reception following the film. Organic wine will be served at the reception and Beavan will be signing his new book No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet, and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process.
In November 2006, author and self-proclaimed environmentalist Colin Beavan left his liberal complacency behind, vowing to make as little environmental impact as possible for a year. The No Impact Project meant no automated transportation, no electricity, no non-local food, and no material consumption. To Colin, no problem, until his wife Michelle and two year-old daughter are dragged into the fray. Filmmakers Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein provide a front-row seat into the familial strains and strengthened bonds that result from a family’s struggle with this radical lifestyle change. This screening launches the film’s theatrical release by Oscilloscope Pictures.
No Impact Man
Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein, USA, 2009; 93m
About Green Screens
The Film Society’s Green Screens program addresses through film the vital environmental concerns of global warming, the safety of our food supply, sustainable living, and more. Green Screens is programmed by Isa Cucinotta and Marian Masone.
Single Screening Tickets: $7 members/students/child - $8 senior - $11 public
Online service charge: $1.25 per ticket ordered. Cash only at the box office.
