No film festival is complete without a kick-off party. Celebrate with Trail Voice and the environmental film community on Wednesday, March 10th. 155 films. 56 venues. 13 days. One mission: "to gain fresh insights, through the power of film, into the problems and the progress being made to protect life on our planet" [source]. Speaking of problems and progress, this year's theme is the connection between food and the environment.With so many film options to choose from, where do you start? Let Trail Voice be your Siskel & Ebert...  Turtle: The Incredible Journey - Credit: © Allegro Film Local FlavorNot surprisingly, many environmental films take place in or around Washington DC. For some of the best local flavor, check out the following films: Who Killed Crassostrea Virginica? (3/21) - Chesapeake Bay oyster population
Coal Country (3/23) - Mountaintop removal mining in West Virginia
Nora! (3/23) - Featuring Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora fame Meet the DirectorWhen was the last time James Cameron showed up at your Avatar screening? Didn't think so. The films listed below will feature Q&A sessions with the Director (comprehensive list). The Green House: Design It. Build It. Live It. (3/17) - Set in McLean, Virginia
Dirt! The Movie (3/20) - Celebrating the fertility of soil
Lunch (3/22) - Critical examination of school-food programs  Who Killed Crassostrea Virginica - Credit: © Michael W. Fincham Award WinnersEverybody loves a winner. That's why we don't cheer for Washington sports teams (except the Caps of course). These three films have each received special recognition: GasLand (3/16) - Special Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival
Up (3/20) - Best Picture nominee for the Oscars
The Legend of Pale Male (3/27) - Best of Festival, Wild & Scenic Film Festival ParksIf you like parks, then you'll love Trail Voice. But you may also love... Out of Yellowstone (3/23) - Migrating herds in Yellowstone
Africa's Lost Eden (3/24) - Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park WildlifeFrom The Lion King to Planet Earth, wildlife on the silver screen never ceases to amaze. Grizzlies, turtles, and frogs are just a few of the stars: Expedition Wild (3/19) - Grizzly bears in the wild
Turtle: The Incredible Journey (3/21) - One loggerhead turtle's journey
Frogs: The Thin Green Line (3/26) - Frogs and the threat of extinction For some additional festival ideas, read what our friends, We Love DC and Going Green DC, have to say on the subject. Which films are you excited to see? Let us know on our Facebook page. Social Media: Facebook, Twitter
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