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"Who Are The Marcuses" screens March 3 for QC Environmental Film Series Final Film

Screening this Sunday, March 3 at 3pm at the Figge Art Museum, WHO ARE THE MARCUSES?--the final film in the QC Environmental Film Series. We recommend arriving early, as the film screenings have been standing room only! Visit RiverAction.org to order your tickets in advance. Co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities.

 

Film Threat wrote: Who Are the Marcuses? is the year's “great documentary” (Film Threat) uncovers a mysterious Long Island couple whose half a billion-dollar gift inspires peace and climate action through water tech. Featuring Warren Buffett, Ellen Marcus, Pres. Isaac Herzog, Seth M.

 

More information about the event can be found here!

 

The QC Environmental Film Series' mission is to bring inspirational and educational environmental films to our community encouraging grassroots activism in care of our planet and environmental justice.

When you want to see great documentaries, independent, foreign, classic and other noteworthy films in the Quad-Cities area, visit QCFilmBlog.com for the latest screenings and special film events.

 

"The Hidden Life of Trees" screens at the QCEFS February 18th at the Figge

The 2024 QC Environmental Film Series continues on Sunday, February 18th at 3:00 p.m. with the award-winning documentary "The Hidden Life of Trees".

“Branching” off of his bestselling book, renowned forester and writer Peter Wohlleben guides us through his most precious ideas and understanding of how trees work. Presenting ecological, biological and academic expertise with matter of fact candor, Peter inspires us to really see the forest for the trees.

"The Hidden Life of Trees" will screen in the theater of the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St, Davenport, Iowa. Tickets are $7/pp and can be purchased at RiverAction.org.

All films in the QCEFS are shown at the Figge Art Museum on Sundays, 3 p.m. Jan. 21 - March 3. 

The QC Environmental Film Series' mission is to bring inspirational and educational environmental films to our community encouraging grassroots activism in care of our planet and environmental justice.

Truth First Film Alliance, Inc. is among the supporters of the QCEFS.

When you want to see great documentaries, independent, foreign, classic and other noteworthy films in the Quad-Cities area, visit QCFilmBlog.com for the latest screenings and special film events.

Special Black History Month Screening of "Origin" and Talkback Feb. 10

Azubuike Council for the Arts and The Last Picture House co-host an unforgettable evening celebrating Black History Month with Ava DuVernay's powerful new film, Origin.

Inspired by Isabel Wilkerson's "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," this event promises to be enlightening and inspiring. Talkback following the film with panelists Randy A. Moore, Dr. Ashley Burge, Joy Shannon, and Avery Pearl.

 

Date: Saturday, February 10th.

Time: Reception at 5:00 PM

Screening at 6:00 PM

Audience Talkback at 8:15.

Location: The Last Picture House, 325 East 2nd Street Davenport, IA

 

Tickets are on sale now!  https://www.lastpicturehouse.com/.../showing/origin/961893

 

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