'Mottainai Kitchen' @The Plant

1400 West 46th Street,Chicago IL 60609

24 April, 2022

Description

You will receive a link to access this event at least 2 days beforehand. If you are having trouble registering in Eventbrite, then try a different browser, register here, or contact [email protected]. Or are you having trouble making your donation through Eventbrite? After you make your free reservation, please use this link to make your donation through our website. Doors open 2 p.m. for check-in/registrationProgram begins promptly at 2:30 p.m.Program ends 5:30 p.m. Central Daylight TimeDavid Gross/2020/95 min/Waste/Recycling (Food Waste), Sustainable Food/Agriculture CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: Mottainai Kitchen is a culinary road movie, tackling the issue of food waste and other environmental issues in Japan, and searching for sustainable solutions. The film follows filmmaker and food activist David Gross on a mobile kitchen as he discovers the fascinating Japanese concept of "Mottainai" or don't waste anything that still has value. On his journey to finding solutions to Japan’s food waste problem, Gross meets local chefs, scientists and farmers while creating tasty recipes for a "Zero Waste Kitchen Revolution." Mottainai Kitchen is a film that combines purpose and fun, whetting your appetite for a sustainable future. For general audiences, (ages 12 and over). Post-film discussion with Facilitator: Susan Lucci, Soulful FacilitatorPanelist: Gabriela Wagener-Sobrero, Environmental Policy Analyst, City of ChicagoCarolee Kokola, Director of Enterprise Operations at Bubbly Dynamics, LLC / The PlantChris Perez, Farm Co-Lead, The Urban CanopyBecome a One Earth Film Festival member and be a part of our growing movement! Memberships start at $15 for students and seniors and go up from there (monthly payment options available).