cinéSPEAK presents “River”

Update: the location for this event has moved from the Gingko Lawn to the Barn.

Join us and cinéSPEAK on the Gingko Lawn for the Philadelphia premiere of Jennifer Peedom’s River—a poetic exploration of the timeless relationship between human civilization and Earth’s rivers. The film will begin at 9pm, preceded by a performance by Philly-based artist, percussionist, and vibraphonist, Hudson River. Doors open at 7:30pm!

• This event is outdoors and not rain or shine. Look for updates via email or social media (Bartram’s Garden or cinéSPEAK). In the event of cancellation without postponement, all tickets will be refunded, minus a 20% donation to Soil Generation & any nonrefundable Eventbrite fees.
• BYO-chair, blanket, and refreshments. Seating is first come, first served. Some concessions and drinks will be available for purchase on-site.
•  General admission: $12/ West, Southwest residents and SNAP Benefits holders: $2/Pay what you can. No one is ever turned away for their lack of funds! 20% of ticket sales will be donated to Soil Generation, a Black and Brown agroecology coalition of women farmers and food justice organizers. Donations to cinéSPEAK are greatly appreciated!

About the film and performance:

Dir. Jennifer Peedom / Australia / 2023 / 1hr 15min / English

An exploration of the timeless relationship between human civilization and Earth’s rivers. Spanning six continents, this visual and musical tour-de-force is by turns celebratory, cautionary, and ultimately hopeful that we are beginning to understand rivers in all their complexity and fragility. Narrated by Oscar Nominee Willem Dafoe. With music by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Radiohead.

River is preceded by ‘Freedom Hill’ a short documentary by Resita Cox—Princeville, NC is the first town incorporated by freed, enslaved Africans in America. This historical significance sits on a precipice: it is gradually being washed away.

About cinéSPEAK:

cinéSPEAK is a Philadelphia-based cinema organization that engages diverse audiences through our independent, repertory, and foreign film programming; creating space and centering the stories of individuals and communities that are often underrepresented in mainstream cinema. cinéSPEAK promotes community togetherness and global understanding by engaging film enthusiasts while cultivating the next generation of discerning moviegoers; encouraging people to demand social justice both on-screen and throughout society. Support their work here!