For Immediate Release Diane Tilstra DATE: April 15, 2016 Cell: 206-948-8309 Email: mdtilstra@aol.com TIME: 7:00pm to 9:00pm Meaningful Movies Tacoma www.meaningfulmovies.org PLACE: Center for Spiritual Living 206 N. “J” St. Meaningful Movies Tacoma presents “NO IMPACT MAN” free public screening on Friday, April 15, 2016. What does it really take to live eco-effectively? For one year, Colin Beavan swore off plastic and toxins, turned off his electricity, went organic, became a bicycle nut, and tried to save the planet from environmental catastrophe while dragging his young daughter and his Prada-wearing wife along for the ride. Together they attempted to make zero impact on the environment while living right in the heart of Manhattan, and this is the sensational, funny, and consciousness-raising story of how they did it. With No Impact Man, Beavan found that no-impact living is worthwhile–and richer, fuller, and more satisfying in the bargain. “NO IMPACT MAN” --90 min run time directed by Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein released in 2009 features Colin Beavan’s research that became a book and training to live a better life. “Turn off your TV. Stop shopping. Eat a carrot. Get on a bike. Put a moratorium on litter. And join us for an action-oriented screening of No Impact Man. Let’s come together and use this film to spark discussion about how we can live better by living lighter. What will you do to live a more sustainable life? Come with your solutions and ideas! We thank our co-sponsors for the April screening: UWTacoma’s Center for the Study of Community and Society; Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Spark Grants; RAD Team Tacoma...sparking bipartisan conversations; Central Co-op Watch the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Ctt7FGFBo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkASAZGIuu0