Matinees that Matter 
Sustainable Bainbridge, in partnership with the Historic Lynwood Theatre, is proud to announce our newest initiative: Matinees that Matter, featuring newly released documentary films the last weekend of every month.
Along with evocative films, MTM will include a post-film Q&A with relevant experts and a variety of resources so you can learn more and take action.
The views expressed in every film do not necessarily represent the views of Sustainable Bainbridge. We do our best to bring films that will engage the public
in a positive way and therefore strengthen our community's ability to be sustainable.
LINK HERE for Film Resources & Archives
MARCH 2010 Feature Film
Saturday & Sunday, March 20 and 21 ~ 4:30 p.m.
Historic Lynwood Theatre, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island
$9.00 all seats
Garbage Dreams follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade and growing up in the world's largest garbage village, on the outskirts of Cairo. It is the home to 60,000 Zaballeen, Arabic for "garbage people." Far ahead of any modern "Green" initiatives, the Zaballeen survive by recycling 80 percent of the garbage they collect. When their community is suddenly faced with the globalization of its trade, each of the teenage boys is forced to make choices that will impact his future and the survival of his community.
Al Gore, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Academy Award winner and former Vice-President of the United States, says: "'Garbage Dreams' is a moving story of young men searching for a ways to eke out a living for their families and facing tough choices as they try to do the right thing for the planet. Mai Iskander guides us into a 'garbage village,' a place so different from our own, and yet the choices they face there are so hauntingly familiar. Ultimately, 'Garbage Dreams' makes a compelling case that modernization does not always equal progress."
The post-film discussion will be moderated by Dave Stanley, the recycling coordinator for Bainbridge Disposal, and Kinley Deller, a member of the Kitsap Solid Waste Advisory Committee who works at the King County Solid Waste program.
NOVEMBER 09
NO IMPACT MAN (Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival, 2009)
Saturday & Sunday, November 28 & 29 ~ 5:00pm
Historic Lynwood Theatre, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island
$9.00 all seats
A newly self-proclaimed environmentalist who could no long avoid pointing the finger at himself, author Colin Beavan, leaves behind his liberal complacency for a vow to make as little environmental impact as possible for one year. No more automated transportation, no more electricity, no more non-local food, no more material consumption…no problem. That is, until his espresso-guzzling, retail-worshipping wife Michelle and their two year-old daughter are dragged into the fray. What began as one man’s environmental experiment quickly becomes an experiment in how much one woman is willing to sacrifice for her husband’s dreams. Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein’s film provides both a front row seat into the experiment that became a national fascination and media sensation, and a behind the scenes look at the marital challenges that result from Colin’s and Michelle’s radical lifestyle change.
The post-film discussions on both days will be moderated by Bainbridge Islanders Van Calvez and Liesl Clark, who will share their own experiences in low-impact living. In 1992, Van Calvez embarked on a 15-year experiment in zero-waste. As a part of that, he began collecting his garbage into a kind of archeological record. One 4-year collection of Van's garbage, which now fits on a 2' x 4' bulletin board, will be on display at the screenings.
Liesl Clark is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who has traveled the globe writing, producing, and directing many of the world’s most extreme film projects, primarily for National Geographic. She has found herself living in bat-infested caves on the Kenya-Uganda border while filming elephants, exploring the affects of high altitude on humans on Mount Everest, and documenting the unearthing of a 500-year-old frozen Inca mummy on an 18,000 foot Andean peak. Liesl is currently at work on a film that will explore what traditional cultures can teach us about zero waste lifestyles and treading lightly on this Earth.
Michael Bryan-Brown will also be on hand to talk about the new BI Hih School composting project. Michael has a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Tufts University. He is President and founder of Green Mountain Technologies, a manufacturer of composting equipment on Bainbridge Island. He is holder of 3 patents in the field of composting. Previously Mr. Bryan-Brown was working as Environmental Engineer for Stone & Webster and Metcalf & Eddy focused on recycling systems for New York City.REVIEWS
"Terrifically entertaining. Compelling and extremely funny. "
- Betsy Sharkey, LA Times
“Proof that “eco” and “entertainment” aren’t mutually exclusive.”
- John Anderson, Variety
"Intelligent and funny."
- Nathan Anderson, Dailyloafing
"Engaging and self-aware."
- Jessica Mosby, thewip.net
With thanks to Troy Yung for help with our Matinees that Matter logo!