Saving Walden's World Screens at Tropical Institute of Ecological Science, Kottayam.

Award-Winning Film “Saving Walden's World Screens at Mettabee

Fresh off its NYC and Chicago, Kerala ,India screenings, Saving Walden's World arrives at Mettabee Farm, Hillsdale NY on November 23rd for a 6:00 PM screening. Director Jim Merkel will attend this special screening, which includes a Q&A session following the film.

As the United Nations Summit for the Future wrapped up with a signed global pact on sustainability, peace, gender equality, and youth engagement, Saving Walden’s World  tells the story of robust, under-reported solutions aligned with these goals in unexpected countries.

About the Film: Saving Walden’s World, directed by Jim Merkel, delves into sustainable living solutions that meet and exceed the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, well ahead of the 2030 timeline. The film brings to light inspiring stories from Kerala, Cuba, and Slovenia—societies offering universal access to education, healthcare, and women’s rights, presenting an achievable model of sustainability that resonates across borders.

The journey follows Jim, a former arms dealer who embarks on a life-altering mission after realizing his work harms the people he seeks to help. With a focus on real-world solutions, Saving Walden’s World captures the essence of global cooperation, grassroots action, permaculture food systems and human-scaled development in the fight against climate change.551 Harlemville Rd, Hillsdale, NY

Touring Without Fossil Fuel: In line with the film’s sustainability message, Jim Merkel has committed to a low-carbon tour, traveling by sailboat along the Maine coast and by electric vehicle across the U.S. He will be in attendance at Mettabee Farm for a post-screening Q&A, inviting the audience to join in a dialogue on actionable sustainability practices.

WHO: Saving Walden’s World film & Director Jim Merkel

WHAT: Screening, w/Director & Q&A

WHERE: Mettabee Farm, 551 Harlemville Rd. Hillsdale, NY

WHEN: November 23, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

"Jim Merkel offers a special mix of practicality and idealism: a workable mix." — Bill McKibben

"As a former engineer working on weapons, his words have a special power." — Howard Zinn

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Learn more about the UN’s new pact for the future:
Link to UN Pact