OEAC FREE MOVIE NIGHT - SEED: THE UNTOLD STORY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 6:30PM
Presented by: City of Oshawa in Association with Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee
Free Movie Screening and Guest Speakers
Presented by the CITY OF OSHAWA and the OSHAWA ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE in association with ONTARIO TECH UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY.
SEED: THE UNTOLD STORY follows passionate seed keepers protecting our 12,000 year-old food legacy. In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. As chemical companies control the majority of our seeds, farmers, scientists, lawyers, and indigenous seed keepers fight a David and Goliath battle to defend the future of our food. In a harrowing and heartening story, these reluctant heroes rekindle a lost connection to our most treasured resource and revive a culture connected to seeds.
This is a free annual event hosted by the Regent Theatre. Tickets are available at no charge in advance.
Recommended Age: 14+
Age Restriction: 5+
Presented by: City of Oshawa in Association with Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee
Free Movie Screening and Guest Speakers
Presented by the CITY OF OSHAWA and the OSHAWA ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE in association with ONTARIO TECH UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY.
SEED: THE UNTOLD STORY follows passionate seed keepers protecting our 12,000 year-old food legacy. In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. As chemical companies control the majority of our seeds, farmers, scientists, lawyers, and indigenous seed keepers fight a David and Goliath battle to defend the future of our food. In a harrowing and heartening story, these reluctant heroes rekindle a lost connection to our most treasured resource and revive a culture connected to seeds.
This is a free annual event hosted by the Regent Theatre. Tickets are available at no charge in advance.
Recommended Age: 14+
Age Restriction: 5+
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• 6:30 p.m. – Doors open for meet and greet, display booths
• 7:00 p.m. – Presentation(s), followed by screening of “SEED: The Untold Story” documentary film
• 9:00 p.m. – Door prizes awarded
• FREE admission, donations of non-perishable food items are appreciated
• Cash bar available