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Sustainability Film Series

Showcasing films about building and sustaining a better world!

Athena Cinema, Office of Sustainability and the Environmental Studies Program are thrilled to present the 14th annual Sustainability Film Series!

At the heart of this series are films that present the challenges facing our world – topics as wide-ranging as climate change, economic hardship, natural resource management, and much more. We strive to present films that attempt to provide practical solutions to these imminent problems and embody an inspiring message to motivate audiences to action. In other words, viewers should walk away from each screening with a deeper understanding of the film’s topic, while also feeling compelled to get out into the world and make some positive change.

This year, each of our film screenings will feature guest speakers – many from the OU Environmental Studies Program itself – who will give a 15-20 minute introduction or interactive presentation prior to the start of the film. This pre-show activity is meant to engage the audience and offer important things to consider while watching the films.

 

All film screening events will start at 7:00 p.m.

 

The series is made possible thanks to the support of: University Libraries, Honors Tutorial College, Office of Sustainability, and The Voinovich School’s Environmental Studies Program.

Learn more about the Voinovich School’s Environmental Studies Program’s 50th Anniversary

Upcoming Sustainability Film Series Showings

Sustainability Series: DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE

Join us Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. as we begin our 14th annual Sustainability Film Series with a fantastic documentary featuring the environmental activism efforts of legendary folk musician Pete Seeger!... [read more]

First Viewing: September 9, 2026

Sustainability Series: EARTH’S GREATEST ENEMY

Join us Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. as our Sustainability Series features a hard-hitting documentary about the effects of the U.S. Military’s insatiable appetite for fossil fuels! Admission is FREE –... [read more]

First Viewing: September 23, 2026

Sustainability Series: OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

Join us Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. as our Sustainability Series dives deep into Earth’s oceanic biosphere with an award-winning documentary featuring renowned broadcaster David Attenborough! Admission is FREE – Tickets... [read more]

First Viewing: October 7, 2026

Sustainability Series Appalachia Day: VS GOLIATH: APPALACHIA

Join us Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. as we celebrate Appalachia Day as part of our Sustainability Series! Admission is FREE – Tickets are required This event will feature a presentation... [read more]

First Viewing: October 21, 2026

Sustainability Series: NUISANCE BEAR

Join us Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. for a “bear-y” exciting addition to our Sustainability Series! Admission is FREE – Tickets are required About the film A polar bear is forced... [read more]

First Viewing: November 4, 2026

Sustainability Series: ACKROYD & HARVEY: THE ART OF ACTIVISM

Join us Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. as our 14th annual Sustainability Film Series concludes with an award-winning documentary about two artists whose work bridges the gap between expression and environmental... [read more]

First Viewing: November 18, 2026

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