Join us for a screening of Fast Fashion.

From January through April, the library will screen an environmental documentary film each month followed by conversation and updates on public policy and legislation focused on current local, state, national and global needs. Conversation will be facilitated by Katie Baxter, Legislative Aide for Representative Kearney and invited guests.

Fast Fashion explores a pressing issue of our time. The planet is being overwhelmed with clothes. Close to 56 million tons of clothes are sold every year. In Europe, the amount purchased has almost doubled since the year 2000. Thanks to fast disposable fashion, you can constantly renew your wardrobe. But producing clothes at such a low price has a very high environmental cost. This film explores the bad practices of the textile industry, the most polluting industry in the world after oil.

Films have been selected for their representation of broad environmental challenges that are stirring discussion about social and economic impact, environmental justice, and coastal resiliency among other topics. Each conversation will cover issues raised in the film, historical context, various calls to action and related topics. Reflective prompts will be provided before each film and follow-up resources will be provided for those who want to continue delving into issues of democracy and the environment. Visit bit.ly/ReelEnvironmental for information on past films and resources.