State Cinema: Rise of the Eco-Warriors

We are excited to inform you that this Saturday the 22nd March Rise of the Eco-Warriors will be screening at the State Cinema Hobart with Cathy Henkel, the director, in attendance for a Q&A.

Below are links to the film’s website, trailer and social media pages.

www.ecowarriorsrise.com.au
www.facebook.com/ecowarriorsrise?fref=ts
www.twitter.com/anactionmovie

Rise of the Eco-Warriors released in cinemas across Australia March 2014

15 young eco-warriors, 100 days in the jungles of Borneo – Can they make a difference?

Friday February 28, 2014Throughout the month of March acclaimed award winning Australian director, Cathy Henkel, and a group of passionate young people are choosing to challenge Australian audiences with the theatrical release of a new feature documentary the Rise of the Eco-Warriors, screening nationally across Australia.

Faced with the challenge of spending one hundred days in the jungles of Borneo, Rise of the Eco-Warriors tells the real life story of fifteen young people from nine countries who undertake the mission to explore and implement solutions to the rampant deforestation which is destroying local Dayak communities, driving endangered Orangutans and other wildlife to extinction and contributing to climate change.

Against all odds this dynamic group succeed in building an Orangutan rehabilitation centre, introduce a satellite monitoring system called Earthwatchers, start a reforestation nursery and build a global support network. Their efforts are put to the test when the bulldozers move in and threaten the future of a community living in a traditional longhouse.

“The film is designed to engage young people around the world about the dire environmental situation facing the forests of Borneo and the deforestation of its trees, the homes of Orangutans and other magnificent animals and species. Our purpose is to show that young people can a make a contribution and every action does make a difference,” said director Cathy Henkel.

Supporting the documentary, the filmmakers have implemented an education program to inspire other young people in Australia around the world. ThroughDeforestACTION they have engaged over 1,900 schools and 60,000 students in multiple countries about the issues facing Borneo and how people canand continue to do more work to highlight the situation.

“From the start a major focus of this project has been about developing an engaged audience in schools and encouraging teachers and students to promote the issues and take direct action within their social networks and communities. School children around Australia are learning about the ways to improve the environment and help stop deforestation of special places like Borneo,” said Henkel.

The film is being released nationally around Australia with special Q&A screenings with the Eco-Warriors and director, Cathy Henkel.

RISE OF THE ECO-WARRIOR NATIONAL TOUR DATES

Most sessions feature a Q&A session with acclaimed documentary producer/director Cathy Henkel and local Eco-Warriors where available

Palace Byron Bay Cinema – 7.30pm 8 March Closing night BBFF
Palace Leichardt Cinema Sydney – 6.30pm 11 March
Avoca Beach Picture Theatre –7pm 12 March
Palace Barracks Cinema Brisbane – 6.30pm 13 March
CinemaxKingscliff – from 13 March 2 sessions daily (No Q&A)
The Regent Cinema Murwillumbah – 2pm 16 March
Events Cinema Capabala–7pm 18 March
Palace Electric Cinema Canberra – 6pm 20 March
Palace Como Cinema Melbourne – 6.30pm 21 March
State Cinema Hobart – 3pm 22 March
Gold Coast Arts Centre – 6.30pm 25 March
Palace East End Cinema Adelaide – 6.30pm 26 March
Events Liverpool Big Picture Festival – 6.30pm 26 March in Sydney
Palace Cinema Paradiso Perth – 2pm 29 March
Showbiz Swan Hill Cinema–7pm31 March (No Q&A)
Arts Margaret River Cinema–7pm4April

For more information please go to: http://www.ecowarriorsrise.com/
Daniel Schultz Virgo Productions