The Racine Public Library will host a free screening of FRESH, THE MOVIE, an empowering film about successful people creating meaningful change in the world of ethical and sustainable eating. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 pm in the library located at 75 Seventh St. in downtown Racine. A brief presentation and discussion with a member of the Racine Urban Garden Network will take place following the movie. The program is limited to 25 participants and registration is required. Contact the library at 262.636.9217 or visit the Adult Services Information desk to reserve a spot.
FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision of our food and our planet's future. The film showcases inspiring people, ideas, and initiatives around the United States, connecting audiences with personal stories of change and proving that individual actions, in fact, do matter.
The film is directed by Ana Joanes, a Swiss-born documentary filmmaker whose work addresses pressing social issues through character-driven narratives. After traveling internationally to study the environmental and cultural impacts of globalization, she graduated from Columbia Law School in May 2000, awarded as a Stone Scholar and Human Rights Fellow. Thereafter, Ana created Reel Youth, a video production program for youth coming out of detention. In 2003, Ana and her friend Andrew Unger produced Generation Meds, a documentary exploring our fears and misgivings about mental illness and medication. FRESH is Ana's second feature documentary.
A presentation of Racine's own efforts to sustain a local food system will be offered by Racine Urban Garden Network (RUGN) following the film. RUGN is local community organization promoting urban gardening and seeking to increase consumption of foods from local sources through sustainable gardening and farming in the Racine area. It also seeks to improve our nutrition and environment in our communities through education and collaboration. RUGN serves as a central point to connect individuals and organizations that each have visions for their own gardens, and to find available land and resources for people to start gardening projects.
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