NFB Green Screens: Homegrown Films

July 7 at 7 PM – FREE
NFB Mediatheque
150 John Street
Toronto

A collection of NFB shorts highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture and celebrates local food practices. A panel discussion and reception follow the screening – sample local produce and discuss the importance of supporting local farmers.

Earth to Mouth
Directed by Yung Chang, 2002, 41 min
Filmed at the Wing Fong Farm in Ontario, this documentary follows the tilling, planting and harvesting of Asian vegetables destined for Chinese markets and restaurants.

The Egg
Directed by Robert Bélisle & Jean-François Pouliot, 1979, 1 min
In this animated short from the Canada Vignette series, learn how societies in evolution are often in danger of self-destruction.

Also, don’t miss Public Service Announcements about the environment, made by youth in 2007, in partnership with Teletoon and Viewfinders International Film Festival for Youth.

Please arrive early as capacity is limited, and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Green Screens partners films from the NFB with experts and panellists selected by the Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy. If you are interested in the environment, Green Screens will entertain and inform you.