Marquee Announces Summer Film Series: Marquee’s Green
Screen
The Marquee Performing Arts Center will kick
off a summer film series, “Marquee’s Green Screen,” Saturday June 19, 7:00 pm,
with a screening of the acclaimed environmental film Kiss the Ground.
Narrated by Woody Harrelson and directed by critically acclaimed directors Josh
Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Kiss the Ground unveils a game
changer: We can completely and rapidly stabilize our planet’s climate, restore
lost ecosystems, and create abundant food supplies. To learn how, come watch
the film.
Scenes from five continents, including many
locations in North America (even Kansas), combined with visuals from NASA and
NOAA, and stunning animation, help share a critical message. As an urgent call
to action in addressing the planetary crisis, Kiss the Ground
illustrates an accessible, fairly simple solution to humanity’s greatest
challenge.
View the film’s trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3-V1j-zMZw
Marquee’s Green Screen summer 2021 screenings
will occur in the lobby, so space is limited. Reserve your spot by RSVPing on
our Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/946986672761415
Ann Fell, curator of the pilot series and
Marquee supporter, described the development of the idea. “We have celebrated
Earth Day for over 50 years on one day, April 22. But our climate crisis, and
the multitude of related issues from mass extinctions, to pollution, scarcity
of fresh water, and growing piles of trash and garbage continues year-round. In
recognition of the urgency of our call to action, the Marquee PAC’s board is
excited to extend the efforts to care for our home planet into the summer.”
The three-month pilot series will offer a film
on the Saturday closest to the 22nd day of the summer months.
In support of the film series, Winfield Public
Library will make companion books available for checkout and discussion. The
June selection, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, is
available for checkout now at the front desk. A discussion of the Kingsolver
family’s adventures, recommendations, and recipes, will be held at Island
Park’s Rotary Pavilion June 30, 7:00 pm.
The film planned for the Marquee’s Green Screen
series on July 24 is The Story of Plastic. August 21 will see Green
Fire. All who want to know more and connect with concerned neighbors are
invited. There is no admission charge.
Marquee, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit effort.
Our mission is: To create a dynamic cultural hub in the heart of downtown
Winfield for social, artistic, educational and business gatherings by restoring
and transforming the historic Winfield Fox Theatre into a state-of-the-art
facility that connects and serves the people of Winfield and South-Central
Kansas. For more information on the Marquee’s Green Screen summer film series
or about Marquee, please feel free to visit www.marqueepac.org
or contact the Marquee office at 620-402-6688.
