About the event

Hello, my names Zoe!
This event is focused on reigniting hope. As a young person experiencing COVID-19 and the 2019/2020 mega fires in the Bega Valley, I found myself feeling very much alone with very little hope. After experiencing a life changing viewing of this film in Tasmania, I was sparked into action to do more in partnership with my community, family and friends. The FRANKLIN RIVER MOVIE gave me opportunity to realize the amazing people we have right here striving to do good.

In sharing this message, in partnership with the Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast we present to you a night fueled in a community connection with the screening of the Franklin River film and conversations with guest speakers sharing messages of hope. This event is not just about considering problems we face, it’s about being apart of the solution.

The logistics
The film will kick off just after 6pm. The 90 minute film will be split into two intervals, with guest speakers commencing discussions at the midway point and shortly after the film has ended.

Cabaret Style - The seating will be ‘Cabaret style’ which will include a table with up to 8 friends (Please specify in your booking who you would like to sit with). Going solo? That's okay too! Just make sure to specify who you would like to sit with in the ‘Cabaret section’.

Picnic style - There will also be options to get cozy grab a blanket and bring a cushion to sit up the front on the floor under the screen ‘picnic style’.

BYO SNACKS AND DRINKS for an extra luxurious experience.

About the Franklin River Film
Eighth-generation Tasmanian and environmentalist Oliver Cassidy embarks on a life-changing solo rafting trip down the beautiful yet remote Franklin River. His goal is to retrace his late father’s 14-day expedition to attend the blockade that helped save the World-Heritage listed national park from being destroyed by a huge hydroelectric dam project in the early 1980s.

Featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with key players such as Bob Brown and Uncle Jim Everett, the eight-year-long 'Franklin campaign' is revealed as the most significant environmental protest in Australia's history; an inspiring example of the power of non-violent direct action to bring about lasting change.

Physically challenged beyond his limits, Oliver’s journey is one of healing and deeper understanding as he searches for the right way to say 'goodbye' to his father.

About the guest speakers
SJASC (Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast) - Advocate for the rights of people in our country and try to support the advancement of those who are in some way ostracized in their daily lives. They operate within the Bega Valley Shire and have developed support projects in PNG, Timor Leste and Kenya.

SJASC Youth Initiatives - In 2023 the Social Justice Advocates established a Youth Initiatives Group. The overall goal is to ensure the sustainability of the SJASC and other Not For Profit organizations operating in the Bega Valley, by encouraging young people to participate in projects that benefit our community.

Sea Shepherd Eden - Sea Shepherd Eden are the newest Sea Shepherd chapter in Australia. Sea Shepherd believe the ocean is the heart of our planet, nurturing every life system you see today, but humans are the biggest threat to preserving this vital life force and that why they are here to DEFEND CONSERVE & PROTECT through direct action tactics!

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