John Muir in the New World
Documentary about John Muir being shown at the Seattle Public Library Microsoft Auditorium.
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Apr 14, 2011 from 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm |
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Join us for a sneak preview of "John Muir in
the New World" - a documentary about one of America's first great
environmentalists.
The documentary paints a rounded portrait of Muir, the influences on
his life, the historical context in which he operated, and the impact he
had on the modern environmental movement. PBS will televise this
nationally on April 18th in their American Masters Program, in
celebration of Earth Week.
Advanced registration is required to assure seating, tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets are $6, $3 for students. Limit of 250 seats.
Co-sponsored by:
Cascade Land
Conservancy, Humanities Washington, People for Puget Sound, Seattle
University OSR Program, Sierra Club, Washington Environmental Council,
Washington Trails Association, Whidbey Camano Land Trust, Whidbey
Institute, and The Wilderness Society.
Honorary Sponsors:
The
Floyd and Delores Jones Foundation, Global Village Media, Northwest
Film Forum, Russell Family Foundation, Washington Film Works
Panel Discussion:
Film Producer Catherine Tatge, Former Mayor Greg Nickels, Author Kurt Hoelting, Seattle City Councilwoman Sally Bagshaw
