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The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival is coming

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wild vaWild Virginia hosts the Wild and Scenic Film Festival “On Tour.”  The festival spans three evenings and three venues in three cities.  There will be 30 short films total at all 3 venues, with different selection of films at each. 

Harrisonburg Show
Court Square Theater
Wednesday, March 30th7pm

Charlottesville Show
Violet Crown Cinema
Tuesday, April 5th6:30pm

Staunton Show
Visulite Cinema
Sunday, April 10th 7pm

Purchase tickets in advance at www.wildvirginia.org or at the door.

This year we will offer special discount tickets for Wild Virginia members.  You can become a member of Wild Virginia when purchasing a ticket online or at the door.

You do not need to be a member of Wild Virginia to attend.

Wild and Scenic On Tour brings together a selection of films that tell a story about our planet, our beautiful and precious wildlands, and the people of the communities who love and defend them.  They open our eyes and hearts to fantastic experiences in remarkable places.  They beckon us towards action, highlight issues, and provide solutions.

Featured film in Harrisonburg: A Line Across The Sky
The Fitz Roy Traverse is one of the most sought after achievements in modern alpinism: a gnarly journey across seven jagged summits and 13,000 vertical feet of climbing. Who knew it could be so much fun? Join Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold on the inspiring — and at time hilarious — quest that earned the Piolet D’or.

 

Two featured films in Charlottesville: Comes With Baggage: A Short History of Bicycle Travel from Boneshakers to Bikepackers
This lighthearted history of bicycle travel in the Americas makes you want to sell all your possessions, quit your job and escape on a bike. Past and current footage, along with interviews of bike pioneers, makers and historians are combined to give a unique perspective on where bicycles can take you both physically and spiritually.

Spine of the Continent:
Five Colorado College students explore the wilderness of the Rocky Mountain West and examine what it will take to preserve this landscape in the face of climate change and rapid development. By traveling from New Mexico to British Columbia and interviewing biologists and community members, the crew delves into the changing paradigm of large landscape conservation.

 

Featured film in Staunton:  Won’t Pipe Down
This short documentary presents the definitive David versus Goliath battle between the residents of Nelson County, Virginia and the Dominion Power company. This inside look at the community and their fight against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline raises questions about environmental justice, property rights, and individual rights.

Many other short films will be shown each night.   See the full list of films at www.wildvirginia.org. Film content is appropriate for everyone.

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