2nd Annual movie screening on January 12th, 2012
Presented by: Mariposa Elementary School of Global Education WELLNESS COMMITTEE documentary film, “Dirt! - The Movie” at MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF GLOBAL EDUCATION in Agoura. Open to the community - FREE FOOD from multiple venders (sustainable and GMO free) and discussion after film by panel of experts.
WHAT: “Dirt! The Movie” Film Screening & Reception
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WHERE: MARIPOSA-SUMAC AUDITORIUM
Mariposa Elementary School of Global Education
6050 N. Calmfield Ave. / Agoura Hills (www.mariposaglobal.org)
WHEN: Thursday January 12, 2012
5:30PM - SOCIAL TIME & FREE FOOD
7:00PM - FILM “DIRT - THE MOVIE” Screening
Q & A with Panel following the film
SCHOOL FUNDRAISER to Raise Community Awareness COST: $10.00 Suggested Donation (Per Person, proceeds benefit student programs at Mariposa)
CONTACT: Caroline Aslanian, Wellness Committee member
(caroline@aslanian-team.com) / Ph: 818-694-9519
We will offer FREE organic popcorn during the film! Prior to the screening, (5:30PM), a great line-up of local vendors (including farmers, ranchers, chefs and organizations) will offer a variety of FREE FOOD and DRINKS to suit every taste (sustainable, GMO free, carnivore, vegetarian, vegan and more) during community social time and venders will be on-hand to answer questions after the film.
FILM NARRATED by Jamie Lee Curtis
(Award Winning Actress, Author, Social Activist)
SYNOPSIS: “Dirt!” - The Movie (www.dirtthemovie.org), is an insightful and timely film that tells the story of the glorious and unappreciated material beneath our feet. Inspired by William Bryant Logan’s acclaimed book “Dirt: the Ecstatic Skin of the Earth”. It takes a humorous and substantial look into the history and current state of the living organic matter we come from and will later return to.
FILMMAKERS:
Bill Benenson: Director, Producer Award-winning filmmaker. 30-plus years producing and directing experience. Champion of global welfare.
Gene Rosow: Director, Producer Accomplished producer, writer, director. Over 30 years filmmaking experience.
This film brings to life the incredibly important environmental, economic, social and political impact soil has on all of us. An eclectic group of participants ranging from biologists to prisoners offer answers to problems and inspire us to clean up the mess we’ve created. More than just the lessons it teaches, “Dirt!” the Movie is a call to action.
One of Mariposa's Wellness Committee’s missions is to empower the community through education. A parent on the film selection panel says “I was completely unaware and unprepared for the beauty, simplicity, rawness and depth. We chose this movie because it moved us, and we'd like to open minds and warm hearts to this earthy matter.”
MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF GLOBAL EDUCATION:
Mariposa is an alternative public Elementary school in Agoura Hills (in the Las Virgenes School District) that integrates a Waldorf-inspired curriculum with themes of world studies and environmental education. The school supports and strives to model a healthy environment where children learn positive lifestyle practices leading to habits that will carry throughout their lifetimes.
It supports wellness, good nutrition and physical activity as vital components of the total learning environment, as schools achieve their primary mission of education if students are healthy and fit physically, mentally and socially. For more information on Mariposa or the Mariposa Wellness Committee, please visit http://www.mariposaglobal.org