Arts and Entertainment

Connecting Communities: Wood Hood Screening & Empowerment through Nature Panel

July 19 2024

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Elizabeth River Project - Ryan Resilience Lab Elizabeth River Project - Ryan Resilience Lab 4610 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508, USA 757-399-7487 Price: Free

Join us for an inspiring two-day event as the Elizabeth River Project proudly presents “Connecting Communities: Empowerment through Nature,” featuring award-winning film producer Manny Almonte and outdoor enthusiast J.D. Weatherspoon. This event is a heartfelt initiative to bridge the gap between youth of color and the great outdoors.

We’ll screen “Woodhood,” a compelling documentary that follows the journey of Manny Almonte and J.D. Weatherspoon as they strive to connect young people of color with the natural world. The film showcases their mission through the lens of their groundbreaking initiative, Camping to Connect, which reveals the transformative power of nature. It’s a story of inspiration, community, and the breaking down of barriers, as it highlights the importance of inclusivity in outdoor spaces.

Following the film, we welcome a community discussion with Manny, J.D., and local panelists that will share their insights and stories, fostering a dialogue on inclusivity and the joys of the natural world.

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