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
NOVEMBER
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!