Out There: A National Parks Story – Film Screening And Director Discussion

Speaker: Brendan Hall, Director, Cinematographer, and Editor In the centennial year of the U.S. National Park Service, a young filmmaker and his childhood friend set off on a 10,000-mile journey through America's national parks, leaving home with little more than a camera and a desire to understand what connects people to these wild places. What begins as a summer road trip becomes a seven-year odyssey, capturing untold stories of those who protect, visit, and find healing in the parks. Through intimate interviews, breathtaking cinematography, and a profound original music score, "Out There" uncovers a deeply human portrait of the parks – revealing them as places of reflection, resilience, and connection across generations and cultures. A stunning visual tribute and grassroots love letter, "Out There" reimagines what it means to find belonging in the natural world, and the power of public lands to bring us back to ourselves. Following the screening, filmmaker Brendan Hall will discuss the film. This event, which is in partnership with the TREC Foundation, is part of the JES's USA 250 Event Series. Location: Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive Erie, PA 16505 Date/Time: Monday, April 20, 7-8:30PM Admission: FREE