Behind the Lens: Film Screening and Discussion with Director

Join us for a special film screening and engaging discussion with the director of Out There: A National Parks Story. The movie follows a young filmmaker and his childhood friend on a 10,000-mile road trip through America’s national parks during the centennial of the National Park Service.

WHAT TO EXPECT
6:3OPM: Doors Open/Cash Bar

7:00PM: Film Screening

8:30PM: Discussion moderated by Lowell Perry, Jr., chief diversity officer, vice president corporate & community engagement, Greater Cleveland Film Commission, with Brendan Hall, director of Out There: A National Parks Story.

9:00PM: Event Ends

ABOUT THE FILM
What begins as a search for awe-inspiring landscapes evolves into a deeper journey that uncovers the human stories embedded in these wild places. Along the way, they meet rangers, conservationists, and everyday visitors whose lives have been shaped by the parks. Through personal stories of healing, transformation, and connection, a rich tapestry of the national park experience begins to emerge. One that reflects not just the beauty of the land, but the spirit of the people who love and protect it.

Blending stunning cinematography with archival travelogues, posters, and maps, Out There is both a tribute to the enduring legacy of the parks and a call to recognize the human presence that gives them meaning. It invites us to see these places not just as landscapes, but as living stories, reflecting on our own role in their preservation.

VIEW TRAILER
https://www.outthere.film/trailer

TICKETS

Conservancy Members: $5 | General Admission: $10

Doors Open at 6:30PM | Program Begins at 7:00 PM

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