Celebrate Earth Day with an Inspiring Double Feature at the Bookshelf Cinema
Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable evening of environmental storytelling and cinematic brilliance! On Tuesday, April 22nd at 7:00 PM, join the community at the Bookshelf Cinema for a pay-what-you-can Earth Day Double Feature, hosted by The Rotary Club of Guelph's Environment Committee.
This special screening kicks off with a 20-minute short film, The Mini Forest, by local director David Hartman. A brief Q&A session with the director will follow, offering insights into the creative process and environmental message behind the film.
The evening continues with the powerful feature-length documentary Escape From Extinction: Rewilding, narrated by Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep. This 1.5-hour award-winning film explores the global rewilding movement and showcases inspiring conservation efforts across the planet.
Event Schedule:
6:30 PM — Doors Open
7:00 PM — Welcome Remarks
7:05 PM — Screening of The Mini Forest
7:25 PM — Q&A with Director David Hartman
7:40 PM — Screening of Escape From Extinction: Rewilding
9:10 PM — Event Ends
About the Films:
The Mini Forest – Directed by David Hartman
What begins as an ambitious plan to plant 100 trees in a small Toronto backyard transforms into a powerful exploration of native ecology, urban afforestation, and the human connection to nature. The Mini Forest is an anti-lawn anthem inspired by the Miyawaki Method, showing how small spaces can make a big environmental impact.
Escape From Extinction: Rewilding – Narrated by Meryl Streep
Produced by American Humane, this sweeping documentary follows conservationists across the globe who are using rewilding to bring species back from the brink of extinction. From the forests of Rwanda to the shores of North America, it’s a hopeful and action-driven call to restore our natural world.
Don’t miss this inspiring Earth Day celebration — an evening of film, conversation, and community action. All are welcome. Pay what you can. Let’s come together to celebrate the planet and the power of storytelling to spark change.