The EarthX Film Festival 2022 presented by Curiosity has announced the closing night films and events. Set to take place May 12–15 in the Dallas Arts District, the EarthX Film Festival will showcase over 75 feature-length and short documentary films celebrating nature, environment, conservation, and outdoor adventure while honoring the heroes working to protect our planet.
EarthX convenes the world’s largest environmental expo, conference, film festival, and television network and is a member of IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Founded in 2011 as Earth Day Dallas by environmentalist and businessman Trammell S. Crow, the Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promotes environmental awareness and impact through conscious business, nonpartisan collaboration, and community-driven sustainable solutions.
On closing night, Sunday, May 15 Patagonia’s The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez from award-winning documentary filmmaker Stacy Peralta will close out the festival with a screening at Strauss Square. The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez lifts the veil on one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes. While “Mr. Pipeline” is famously known for his calm demeanor in the tube, Lopez built his career with aggressive surfing that left behind a trail of blood and tears. Lopez is as radical as he is Zen; he transcends categorization. He’s one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, an entrepreneur, a family man, a movie star, and a lifelong yogi who brought surfing to new frontiers. His impact on modern surfing is immeasurable, and for the first time, his story is being told in full.
Director Stacy Peralta is one of the most significant skateboarders in the sport’s history. He along with George Powell formed Powell Peralta, at the time the leading manufacturer of skateboard-related products. In 2000, Peralta wrote and directed the critically acclaimed Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001) which won both the prestigious Directors Award and the Audience Award at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. The screening of The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez will be followed by a post-screening discussion with Gerry Lopez and Stacy Peralta.
The evening begins with a performance by Jamestown Revival. The popular American rock duo led by Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance hailing from Magnolia, Texas. Following the performance, the EarthX Film Festival will present Mylo, a short film directed by Chris Burkard. Mylo Fowler grew up on the Navajo reservation, raised by its red dirt and wild horses. When a spiritual elder’s prophecy upends his entire vision of the future, Mylo enters the unknown to discover his rightful place in the world. Chris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. Traveling throughout the year to pursue the farthest expanses of Earth, Burkard works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere. Another question-and-answer period will follow with Mylo Fowler and Chris Burkard will also follow after the screening.
Closing Night Films and Events:
5:00 PM: Doors Open
5:45 PM: Jamestown Revival performance
6:30 PM: Mylo
6:50 PM: Q&A with Mylo Fowler and Chris Burkard
7:00 PM: The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez
8:30 PM: Q&A with Gerry Lopez and Stacy Peralta
Pre-pandemic, in 2019, the April event drew over 177,000 attendees, 2,000 environmental leaders, and 750+ exhibitors. In 2020, the April virtual event drew over 570,000 live-stream views and reached 171 countries. EarthxTV is now available as an over-the-top platform on streaming TV services, mobile devices, and tablets for balanced, inclusive environmental conversations, programs, emerging media, and films.
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