This is a FREE outdoor film series now in its seventh year. Movies on the Grass offers the campus and community new films that portray current issues in a relaxed setting with discussion opportunities immediately following the film at Coffman Commons. All showings are at Coffman Commons in front of Hale Library, or in case of rain, 063 Seaton.

Films begin at 8:00 p.m. (or at dusk).

Movies on the Grass

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 66502

Current Series

Hungry for Change

Date: August 26, 2012

"We all want more energy, an ideal body and beautiful younger looking skin... So what is stopping us from getting this? Introducing 'Hungry For Change', the latest 'Food Matters' film. 'Hungry For Change' exposes shocking secrets the diet, weight loss and food industry don't want you to know about. Deceptive strategies designed to keep you craving more and more." (Synopsis from film website.)

 

South of the Border

Date: September 9, 2012

"There's a revolution underway in South America, but most of the world doesn't know it. Oliver Stone sets out on a road trip across five countries to explore the social and political movements as well as the mainstream media's misperception of South America while interviewing seven of its elected presidents. Stone gains unprecedented access and sheds new light upon the exciting transformations in the region." (Synopsis from film website.)

 

Bidder 70

Date: September 16, 2012

"BIDDER 70 tells the story of Tim DeChristopher and his stunning act of civil disobedience in a time of global climate chaos. BIDDER 70 is a personal story surrounded by a wider context of citizen action, our American tradition of peaceful civil disobedience, and grass roots movements demanding government and industry accountability." (Synopsis from film website.)

The Truth About Tigers

Date: September 23, 2012 **AT SUNSET ZOO**

"The tiger, India's National Animal, is disappearing at an alarming rate from our forests. Government estimates reveal that there may be fewer than 1500 left. Why have India's tigers declined so drastically? And are there any solutions to the crisis? These and many other questions are answered succinctly in 'The Truth about Tigers', an educational documentary by award-winning wildlife and conservation filmmaker, Shekar Dattatri.." (Synopsis from film website.)

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