The Shitthropocene

Film Synopsis

The Shit-thropocene (a play on the word, Anthropocene) is a mock-anthropological investigation into consumerism. Join us on a journey that spans billions of years to piece together how and why it seems that everything has gone to shit.

Showings

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

These Sticks Have Value

Ore Dock Brewing Co. - Rosewood

Sun, Oct 20 Sunday, Oct 20

These Sticks Have Value

Ore Dock Brewing Co. - Community Space

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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