Movie Screening: Iowa and the Broken Circle
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Brief Description:
"Iowa: and the Broken Circle" is a 90-minute documentary film made by Iowa City local Charlie Morris. It's a part of The Iowa Prairie Documentary Project. This movie explores the story of the land we call Iowa. It tackles tough questions like why most of us don't swim in the water any longer and why so many of us are getting cancer. It's also a spotlight on the beauty of Iowa, land restoration, and how easily we could be doing the right thing.
Run Time:
Approx 90 minutes
90-minute film followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with the film director.
Merch:
There will be some minor merch sales of stickers and a T-shirt at some venues to help cover the costs of Charlie’s travel. Notably, the merch is being sourced from Raygun in Des Moines.
Website for movie and the project:
https://iowaprairieproject.blog/
Links to already released interviews in podcast and video format:
https://iowaprairieproject.blog/interviews/
Bio about Director:
Over the last decade, Charlie has worked extensively as an investigative story finder and storyteller in the world of forest and animal conservation. As an award-winning filmmaker, director, and editor, he has made 4 feature-length films between 2017 and 2024, over a hundred short-form videos, and 3 separate podcast arcs. His specialty is in taking an information-dense story and making it relatable to the audience, especially in the realm of conservation stories. Currently, he is directing the Iowa Prairie Documentary Project, which is being released as a podcast, video, and film. It will also be turned into a book.
"Iowa: and the Broken Circle" is a 90-minute documentary film made by Iowa City local Charlie Morris. It's a part of The Iowa Prairie Documentary Project. This movie explores the story of the land we call Iowa. It tackles tough questions like why most of us don't swim in the water any longer and why so many of us are getting cancer. It's also a spotlight on the beauty of Iowa, land restoration, and how easily we could be doing the right thing.
Run Time:
Approx 90 minutes
90-minute film followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with the film director.
Merch:
There will be some minor merch sales of stickers and a T-shirt at some venues to help cover the costs of Charlie’s travel. Notably, the merch is being sourced from Raygun in Des Moines.
Website for movie and the project:
https://iowaprairieproject.blog/
Links to already released interviews in podcast and video format:
https://iowaprairieproject.blog/interviews/
Bio about Director:
Over the last decade, Charlie has worked extensively as an investigative story finder and storyteller in the world of forest and animal conservation. As an award-winning filmmaker, director, and editor, he has made 4 feature-length films between 2017 and 2024, over a hundred short-form videos, and 3 separate podcast arcs. His specialty is in taking an information-dense story and making it relatable to the audience, especially in the realm of conservation stories. Currently, he is directing the Iowa Prairie Documentary Project, which is being released as a podcast, video, and film. It will also be turned into a book.
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Where is it happening?
119 South Georgia Avenue, Mason City, IA, United States, Iowa 50401
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Host or PublisherFirst United Methodist Church Mason City
