Gaithersburg's Environmental Film Night Goes Virtual: See '2024'

GAITHERSBURG, MD — The City of Gaithersburg's Environmental Film Night is going virtual.

This year's featured presentation is "2040," a hybrid feature documentary that explores the possibility that humanity could reverse global warning. Director Damon Gameau made the film to show his 4-year-old daughter an alternative future made possible by today's technologies.

"Adamant that this is not a utopian fantasy, but rather an exercise in 'fact-based dreaming,' he consulted experts in farming, aquaculture, civic design, transportation, and education during the making of the film. Along with the experts, 100 children from all around the world between the ages of six and eleven were asked what they wanted the future to look like. The answers were authentic, concerning, and hopeful," according to a city press release.

Virtual screenings will be available starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 through 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22. Those who register will receive a link to the film and can watch it any time within that 48-hour period.

A post-film discussion with community leaders on how the city can be more environmental friendly will be livestreamed on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. on the Parks and Recreation's Facebook page. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions on Facebook during the livestream or e-mail questions for the panel to environment@gaithersburgmd.gov.

Click here to learn more about the city's Environmental Film Night.