SCIENCE SATURDAY FILM SCREENING
Sponsored by The Lighthouse Film Society

FIREBREAK: Film Screening and Q+A with New Jersey Firefighters
DATE: Saturday, April 4 IN PERSON AT LBIF
TIME: Doors 10:45am, Screening 11:00am
FREE

Join the hosts of Science Saturday IN PERSON at the LBIF on April 4th for a special screening of FIREBREAK, an original Blue Chalk documentary feature that chronicles a reentry success story forged from climate justice, ingenuity and grit.

“The film tells the story of Brandon and Royal, two men changing lives through firefighting. Brandon and Royal met fighting wildfires while imprisoned in California’s penal system. Now, despite institutional barriers, personal financial pressure, and mounting environmental dangers, they are training other formerly incarcerated firefighters to become professionals and join their new, self-owned department.” -Film Chalk Website

After the screening, stay for a Q + A discussion with Mike Wolfschmidt, Career Lieutenant with Westhampton Fire Co. and Wildland Firefighter, and Assistant Chief Nick Caricato of Highpoint Fire Co. as they discuss the environmental and societal factors of wildfires.