The Elements: An Environmental Film Series: ‘Follow the Drinking Gourd’ Film Screening

Wesleyan University’s Center for Film Studies – Goldsmith Family Cinema
301 Washington Terrace
Middletown, CT 06457

The Elements: An Environmental Film Series,  launched in 2015, is presented by the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District, The Rockfall Foundation, Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts and College of the Environment, Middletown Garden Club, and the Russel Library. Three to four screenings occur throughout the academic year, alternating locations between Wesleyan University and Russel Library. Events are always open to the public and free of charge.

Film Screening: Follow the Drinking Gourd

“Follow the Drinking Gourd” is a feature documentary about the Black food justice movement. Family-friendly, funny, and moving, this film connects the legacy of slavery, capitalism, and climate change to our fight for food security.

The film screening on October 28, at 7 PM, is open to the public and free of charge.

Follow the Drinking Gourd/Running time: 1 hour – 1 minute

Location: Wesleyan University’s Center for Film Studies – Goldsmith Family Cinema 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT 06457