Film Screening for Black Like Plastic

235 W Santa Clara St,Ventura CA 93001

28 April, 2022

Description

Patagonia, Los Padres ForestWatch, and The Sea League invite you to a film screening for a new collaborative short film. A short documentary film produced by Los Padres ForestWatch and Santa Barbara-based nonprofit The Sea League was been selected for the 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival last month. Black Like Plastic draws parallels between Black people in nature and plastic in the environment and touches on the Black experience outdoors. The film—written by Ta'nai Drayton—was co-produced and directed by ForestWatch’s Director of Youth and Community Engagement, Graciela Cabello, and The Sea League’s founder and Executive Director, Chris Ragland. It features PhD candidate and microplastic researcher Timnit Kefela as well as master’s candidate Sophia Wilmore, both from The Bren School at UCSB. The film also features South Coast residents Leeandra Shalhoob, Shevon Hoover and her two children, Naya and Roman. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers and cast that expands on the themes of the film at the intersection of social justice, the Black experience in the environment and conservation, and outdoor equity. Panelists: Timnit KefelaChris RaglandShevon HooverGraciela CabelloBeer, Wine, and Appetizers will be provided. Donations appreciated. All proceeds will benefit work discussed in the film, Los Padres ForestWatch, and The Sea League. Los Padres ForestWatch is a 501c nonprofit dedicated to protecting wildlife, wilderness, water, and sustainable access throughout the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. We achieve this through education, advocacy, and when necessary, legal action for the benefit of our communities, climate, and future generations. The Sea League is a 501c local nonprofit working to break down barriers for ocean sports. Their afterschool program introduces youth ages 6-12 to the ocean in a little league like structure. We treat the ocean like an outdoor classroom where surfing, swimming, kayaking, SUPing, and free-diving create culture around an ecosystem. We encourage youth to explore ocean habitats beyond recreation and pursue careers and education in the outdoors. Thank you to Patagonia Ventura Store for Sponsoring.