Office for Sustainability Division of Facilities Planning and Operations

Oct 25 Edinburg Ballroom: 7PM-9PM

Oct 26 Brownsville Salon Cassia: 7PM-9PM

A story of hope that looks at the very real possibility that humanity could reverse global warming and improve the lives of every living thing in the process. It is a positive vision of what ‘could be’, instead of the dystopian future we are so often presented.

Sep 21

6PM-8PM

Featuring a series of highly personal video portraits, The Latino List provides an account of the rich contribution the latinx community has made to society. As the film explores what it means to be Latinx in the United States, it sheds light to topics such as race and identity, while at same time, it underscores a perspective of resiliency in the face of adversity.

May 4

6PM-8PM

The documentary explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of three unique and compelling people living with bipolar disorder in America today. A journey from the painful to the painfully funny, Of Two Minds puts the human back in humanity, opening an engaging, harrowing and perception-changing view on those all around us who live in bipolar's shadows...our sisters and brothers, parents and friends, and ourselves.

April 22

6PM-8PM

Join for a story of surprise and revelation. Filming more than 60 species of bees, wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn discovers the peculiar and familiar around bees and showcases the marvelous preparation for the next generation of bees. Starting through this midst of a pandemic, uncover the many diverse species, relationships, and personalities that exist in this insect family that makes My Garden of a Thousand Bees buzz worthy.

April 21

6PM-8PM

Follows the five Native American communities as they restore their traditional land management practices in the face of a changing climate. Unfold the culture that connects to our land, and place value on the diversity of difference. As the climate crisis escalates, these time-tested practices are more essential than ever in a rapidly changing world. Inhabitants shines a bright and respectful light on what may be the world’s best chance for pulling back from the edge of ecological disaster.

April 20

6PM-8PM

Deeply connect, collaborate, and contribute to our ocean in this exemplary documentary. A Brave Blue World explores the exciting new technologies and innovations that have the potential to solve the world's water crisis. Highlight innovation and advancements that have ensure the world's population has access to clean water and safe sanitation. Challenge many of the commonly held assumptions about our water systems and join in the change of how we think about water.

April 19

6PM-8PM

The Year Earth Changed is an unprecedented documentary and love letter to the planet earth, that takes a fresh approach on the global lockdown, and the uplifting stories that have come out of it. Directed by Tom Beard, this film showcases footage from around the world and provides a chance to engage with nature like never before. Witness the effect and resiliency of nature and how the smallest changes in human behavior can have a profound impact in how we plan for the future.

March 23rd

6PM-8PM

The Empowerment Project is a movement, with a powerful documentary film at its core — to honor everyday women leaders, over multiple fields, spearheading industry. Powered by local communities, this global campaign celebrates our true role models and challenges the next generation of leaders. Created for women by women, they challenge the audience to ask themselves, "What would you do if you weren't afraid to fail?"

FEBRUARY 16th

6PM-8PM

This film showcases stories about the Texas-Mexico border and its connection to the Underground Railroad. Rooted in. Pre-Civil War Texas along the Rio Grande between the emerging cities of Laredo and Brownsville, this film highlights mixed-race ranches in Hidalgo County and illustrates how culturally diverse the Rio Grande Valley really is.

OCTOBER 20th

6PM-8PM

This new ground-breaking documentary explores the impact that food choices have on people's health, the health of our planet and on the lives of other living species. And also discusses several misconceptions about food and diet.

OCTOBER 27th

6PM-8PM

Living the Change explores solutions to the global crises we face today through the inspiring stories of people pioneer- ing change in their own lives and in their communities in order to live in a sustainable and regenerative way. From forest gardens to composting toilets, community supported agriculture to timebanking, Living the Change offers ways we can rethink our approach to how we live.

NOVEMBER 17th

6PM-8PM

A fascinating take on the literal family trees all around us, based on scientific observations of how trees truly communicate with each other, Intelligent Trees centers around the ground-breaking scientific discoveries that Suzanne Simard has been making in the Canadian Wilderness that seem to be valid for all natural forests around the world!

DECEMBER 8th

6PM-8PM

Based on the popular Maxim, less is now, in arranging the necessary components to build the impression of extreme simplicity. The Minimalists: Less is Now is a documentary about living as a "minimalist," the perils of consumerism, and how stuff won't make people happy. This Documentary has reworked this phrase to create a sense of urgency for today's consumer culture: Now is the time for less!