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The Sustainability Film Series kicks off on Thursday, January 16, at Michigan Tech. Now in its 15th year, the series continues to bring relevant, informative, and thought-provoking films to Michigan Tech’s campus, sparking meaningful discussions and reflections among faculty, students, and staff at Michigan Tech, and the broader Keweenaw community. Films will be shown at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month from January to May in Fisher Hall on Michigan Tech’s main campus. The series is open to everyone, and each screening will be followed by a facilitated discussion, with refreshments provided. All films are free to attend, though a suggested $5 donation is appreciated to help support the series. You can make a donation online. We’d be grateful if you could help spread the word about the Sustainability Film Series within your network. Attached is a poster showcasing this year’s films, which we encourage you to display and share as you see fit. |
| 2025 Film Lineup |
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Cooked: Survival by Zip Code January 16 – Fisher 135 Looking through the lens of the 1995 Chicago heat wave, this documentary examines how race, poverty, and geography intersect, shedding light on the ways systemic inequities and climate change combine to disproportionately impact underserved communities. |
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Troubled Water February 20 – Fisher 138 Lifelong friends Chris Yahanda and William Wright embark on a 425-mile paddleboard journey across Lake Michigan and the Grand River, exploring environmental threats to the Great Lakes and discovering the power of community in protecting the waters they love. |
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Women of Carbon March 20 – Fisher 135 This film highlights innovative women redefining our relationship with carbon by repurposing living materials and driving decarbonization, while navigating challenges in male-dominated industries to restore, protect, and preserve the planet. |
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Common Ground April 17 – Fisher 135 Dig into the regenerative agriculture movement and consider how working to heal our soils holds the power to mitigate climate change, restore ecosystems, and build a more equitable food system, while hearing from diverse voices working together to create a sustainable future. |
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Water for Life May 15 – Fisher 135 Hear the powerful stories of Berta Cáceres, Francisco Pineda, and Alberto Curamil—three Indigenous leaders who fought to protect their water resources from exploitation by governments and corporations, despite facing threats, corruption, and violence, all while advocating for environmental justice and Indigenous rights. |