- Date February 2, 2010
- Time 7:30 p.m.
- Location Chicago, IL
- Price 3-part packages start at $66, single event tickets start at $22
Photograph by Brent Stirton
Michael Davie
Photograph by Nevada WeirAn Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and journalist, Zimbabwe-born Michael Davie has immersed himself in the wildness and unpredictability of Africa—from the front lines of war in Liberia, to the battle to save the Congo’s endangered mountain gorillas, to the prison choirs of South Africa. In his deeply personal account Davie evokes the brutality, heartache and beauty of this misunderstood continent, with one goal in mind: to raise awareness about the courage and humanity he has encountered amongst the people of his homeland. From a place where there are few easy answers, Davie asks the tough questions and gives a voice to the Africa we rarely hear from.
Enriching his presentation with tales of adventure, extraordinary personal encounters, and riveting film clips, Davie will appeal to all those wanting to understand Africa today and its role in our future.
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The Chicago Field Museum
The James Simpson Theatre
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US
60605
Telephone: +1 312 922 9410
Lat/Lon: 41.862567900000002, -87.618689399999994
Wildlife photographer Paul Nicklen shares images of the polar regions and their wildlife.
Paleontologist Daniel Fisher reports on the discovery of the almost-perfectly preserved body of a baby mammoth.
Photographer James Balog shares startling images documenting shrinking glaciers around the world.
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| Events | Location | Date | Tickets |
| Events | Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Obsession with Paul Nicklen | Chicago, IL | December 8, 2009 | Buy Tickets |
| Waking the Baby Mammoth with Daniel Fisher | Chicago, IL | March 9, 2010 | Buy Tickets |
| The Big Thaw with James Balog | Chicago, IL | April 13, 2010 | Buy Tickets |
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