Environmental Justice Film Festival @ Stanford University - Year 2
A four-part, interactive film screening and community engagement series about climate change and environmental equity.
Screenings will be held on various dates during Stanford University's Spring Quarter. More details including dates, times, locations, and film info below!
As climate-related incidents escalate at an alarming rate, the urgency for positive climate action has never been more critical.
Climate-related risks are disproportionately felt by the most vulnerable and disadvantaged, including women, children, ethnic minorities, poor communities, migrants or displaced persons, older populations, and those with underlying health conditions.
Storytelling is a proven method used to simplify complex concepts and inspire people to action through emotional resonance. The Environmental Justice Film Festival is an opportunity to share powerful stories about climate change and mobilize the Stanford community toward sustainable environmental impact work.
The two primary goals of the screening series are Education and Community Engagement.
The four proposed screening events will: 1.) enlighten the community on how people from marginalized societies, across the globe, have responded to climate change and 2.) facilitate purposeful discussion and data gathering around people’s understanding of environmental challenges and capacity to create positive change.
The Films:
Mikuba (Cobalt) - In the sweltering mines of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mama Leonece grapples with powerful corporations over cobalt, a key resource for green energy. Amid dust and heat, she seeks guidance from her heritage to confront the brutal realities of this struggle.
Tuesday April 22nd, 2025 - 5-8pm
Life & Debt - A film about the impact of the International Monetary Fund's global economic policies on a developing nation's economy & agriculture. this film takes an unapologetic look at the new world order from the point of view of Jamaican workers, farmers and government officials.
Wednesday April 30th, 2025 - 4-7pm
Standing Above The Clouds - When a massive Thirty Meter Telescope is proposed to be built on Mauna Kea, an uprising of kiaʻi (protectors) in Hawaiʻi and around the world dedicate their lives to protecting the sacred mountain from further destruction.
Wednesday May 7th, 2025 - 5-8pm
Inhabitants: An Indigenous Perspective - a feature documentary that follows five Native American Tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests, and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices.
Tuesday May 13th, 2025 - 5-8pm