“A Sense of Wonder” - A film about Rachel Carson

When pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson published Silent Spring in 1962, the backlash from her critics thrust her into a political maelstrom. Using many of Carson’s own words, Kaiulani Lee embodies this extraordinary woman in a documentary-style film which depicts Carson in the final year of her life. Struggling with cancer, Carson recounts with both humor and anger attacks by the chemical industry, the government and the press as she focuses her limited energy to get her message to Congress and the American people. The 55-minute film is an intimate and poignant reflection of Carson’s life as she emerges as America’s most successful advocate for the natural world. Sponsored by Simply Living, Central Ohio Sierra Club, and the Free Press.  Free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted. Location: The Drexel East, 2254 E. Main St.