Tales from Planet Earth: A Voice for the Wild- Emily Ford Visits UW-Madison

1308 W Dayton St,Madison WI 53715

07 March, 2023

Description

Fresh off her debut film, Breaking Trail (2021), winter backpacker and thru-hiker Emily Ford is back with a new documentary. Premiering at the prestigious Banff Mountain Film Festival on November 7, 2022, A Voice for the Wild documents Ford’s wintertime journey across Minnesota’s remote Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Emily Ford is the first woman and person of color to have completed the entire Ice Age Trail in winter. Through her work, Ford spreads the message that everyone deserves to discover the outdoors, regardless of race, gender identity, or upbringing. EVENT DETAILS5:45 p.m. Social Justice Hub pre-screening gathering You're invited to join the Social Justice Hub for a special pre-screening gathering from 5:45- 6:30 p.m. in the Social Justice Hub office (located next to the Marquee). 6:00 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Double Feature of Breaking Trail and A Voice for the Wild (60 min) 7:30 p.m. Q & A with Emily Ford (30 min) Tales from Planet Earth is a film series hosted by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. These free viewings, hosted once or twice a year, link compelling narratives to the work of scholars and community organizations who advocate for environmental and social justice. Originally a film festival, Tales from Planet Earth has evolved into a community based, interactive engagement and learning experience. This event is presented in partnership with: Bradshaw Knight Foundation & James and Renee Knight | Color in the Outdoors | Dane County Parks | Dean Health Plan | Foundation for Dane County Parks | Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area | Healthy Parks Healthy You | Ice Age Trail Alliance | Natural Resources Foundation | SSM Health | The Joy Trip Project | UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies | UW-Madison Social Justice Hub