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Posted on: April 17, 2014

[ARCHIVED] You're Invited: Free Film Celebrates Earth Day

If you think waste is someone else’s problem, think again.

“Trashed” is a groundbreaking documentary examines the crisis of trash, highlighting how garbage threatens our health and our environment.

Join us to see “Trashed” for free on Earth Day — April 22, 2014. Two screenings of the film will be followed by a panel discussion of local experts.

“Trashed” will be presented from 1-2:30 p.m. and again from 7-8:30 p.m. at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive. Some images may not be suitable for young children.

Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons sets out on a worldwide investigation into our global garbage problem. Using Irons as a guide, filmmaker Candida Brady’s “Trashed” follows him on a journey around the planet to illustrate the scale of the challenge we face.

Importantly, “Trashed” also carries a hopeful message about how communities around the world are already working to address the problem. You’ll also learn important lessons about how we can protect our vital natural resources through sustainable solutions.

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