“Some of the wisest ecological minds come together for an honest appraisal of our civilization without greenwash.”
As part of Reading International Festival, in collaboration with Transition Town Reading, join us for a screening of Ecosophia, including a post-film Q&A panel discussion. To be held at the independent cinema, "Reading Biscuit Factory," at 7.00 pm on Tuesday, October 28th (2025), 1 Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QE.
Here is the booking link
The Film:
Ecosophia means ecological wisdom, and this documentary explores the interrelationship between energy, the economy, resources, population, psychology, spirituality, the biosphere, the limits to growth and climate change in an honest appraisal of our civilization and sustainability.
For all concerned about the future of this planet—our only home—the film is a powerful reminder that to heal the nature-climate crisis not only requires technological “solutions”, but a revolution of the heart and mind.
Featuring interviews with Prof Tim Barrett, Stephen Jenkinson, B. Sid Smith, Prof William Rees, Prof Ian Lowe, Morag Gamble, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Prof Stuart Hill, Prof Will Steffen, Prof John Gowdy, Prof William Ophuls, Bobbi Allan, Alnoor Ladha, Whaia Whaea, Mindahi Bastida, Rocky Dawuni, Victor Pires and Randy Hayes.
Reviews:
"I have finally found a film that presents at once the peril and possibilities of our never-before moment. Ecosophia is masterfully composed like a symphony of voices drawn from empirical science, indigenous sages, and emerging visionaries sounding more than mere lamentation for global breakdown.
"Ecosophia sings a new song - one of amazement and determination to honor the genius and still emergent vitality of this living planet, a new anthem already sounding in the souls of a new kind of humankind."
Ecosophia means ecological wisdom, and this documentary explores the interrelationship between energy, the economy, resources, population, psychology, spirituality, the biosphere, the limits to growth and climate change in an honest appraisal of our civilization and sustainability.
For all concerned about the future of this planet—our only home—the film is a powerful reminder that to heal the nature-climate crisis not only requires technological “solutions”, but a revolution of the heart and mind.
Featuring interviews with Prof Tim Barrett, Stephen Jenkinson, B. Sid Smith, Prof William Rees, Prof Ian Lowe, Morag Gamble, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Prof Stuart Hill, Prof Will Steffen, Prof John Gowdy, Prof William Ophuls, Bobbi Allan, Alnoor Ladha, Whaia Whaea, Mindahi Bastida, Rocky Dawuni, Victor Pires and Randy Hayes.
Reviews:
"I have finally found a film that presents at once the peril and possibilities of our never-before moment. Ecosophia is masterfully composed like a symphony of voices drawn from empirical science, indigenous sages, and emerging visionaries sounding more than mere lamentation for global breakdown.
"Ecosophia sings a new song - one of amazement and determination to honor the genius and still emergent vitality of this living planet, a new anthem already sounding in the souls of a new kind of humankind."
Kathleen Noone Deignan, Professor Emerita, Religious Studies, Founding Director, Deignan Institute for Earth and Spirit, Iona University
"Ecosophia is an excellent conversation starter for community groups everywhere. It primes us to ask deep, existential questions about what drives the climate crisis - questions we usually try to avoid. The hour is late, and if we speak, it must not be about trivialities, but about nature, duty, meaning, and purpose."
Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute, Author, Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival
"Ecosophia is a powerful and urgently needed film presenting the current global ecological crisis in effective and strong visual images. The comments by a great variety of ecological activists, academics and indigenous leaders greatly contribute to effectively communicating the scope and depth of that global crisis and its intensifying characteristics."
Frédérique Apffel-Marglin, Professor Emerita of Anthropology, Smith College, Co-author, Initiated by the Spirits: Healing Ills of Modernity with Psychedelics and through the Power of the Sacred
"The reigning delusion of boundless growth has been underwritten by the burning of fossil fuels, and it is clear that switching to renewable energy, for all is virtues, cannot sustain this madness. Ecosophia is highly recommended for those struggling to find sources and strength for a new beginning."
Jason M. Wirth, Professor of Philosophy, Seattle University, Author, Mountains, Rivers and the Great Earth: Reading Gary Snyder and Dogen in an Age of Ecological Crisis
Post-film Q&A panel:
Professor Chris Rhodes (Chair of Transition Town Reading, and Director of Fresh-lands Environmental Actions),
Dr Rebeca Garcia Pinillos (Director of One Welfare CIC),
Natalie Ganpatsingh (Director of Nature Nurture CIC).
Evening Programme:
7.00 pm, Ecosophia
8.20 pm, short break
8.35 pm, Q&A panel discussion
9:20 pm, approx. finish
Film Director:
Peter Charles Downey
"Ecosophia is an excellent conversation starter for community groups everywhere. It primes us to ask deep, existential questions about what drives the climate crisis - questions we usually try to avoid. The hour is late, and if we speak, it must not be about trivialities, but about nature, duty, meaning, and purpose."
Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute, Author, Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival
"Ecosophia is a powerful and urgently needed film presenting the current global ecological crisis in effective and strong visual images. The comments by a great variety of ecological activists, academics and indigenous leaders greatly contribute to effectively communicating the scope and depth of that global crisis and its intensifying characteristics."
Frédérique Apffel-Marglin, Professor Emerita of Anthropology, Smith College, Co-author, Initiated by the Spirits: Healing Ills of Modernity with Psychedelics and through the Power of the Sacred
"The reigning delusion of boundless growth has been underwritten by the burning of fossil fuels, and it is clear that switching to renewable energy, for all is virtues, cannot sustain this madness. Ecosophia is highly recommended for those struggling to find sources and strength for a new beginning."
Jason M. Wirth, Professor of Philosophy, Seattle University, Author, Mountains, Rivers and the Great Earth: Reading Gary Snyder and Dogen in an Age of Ecological Crisis
Post-film Q&A panel:
Professor Chris Rhodes (Chair of Transition Town Reading, and Director of Fresh-lands Environmental Actions),
Dr Rebeca Garcia Pinillos (Director of One Welfare CIC),
Natalie Ganpatsingh (Director of Nature Nurture CIC).
Evening Programme:
7.00 pm, Ecosophia
8.20 pm, short break
8.35 pm, Q&A panel discussion
9:20 pm, approx. finish
Film Director:
Peter Charles Downey
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