Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies: Tales from Planet Earth Presents OVERBURDEN
Free screening of the film, followed by a moderated discussion with voices from the film.
Event Details
Date
Monday, September 14, 2026
Time
6-8 p.m.
Location
Marquee Cinema, Union South
Description
Founded in the wake of war, the East Nimba Nature Reserve shelters some of West Africa’s most endangered species. With exclusive, on-the-ground access, OVERBURDEN follows rangers, scientists, and forest defenders who tend the land, protecting endangered species and sustaining livelihoods as a a billion-dollar company falls short of promised support.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-265-5296 or email events@nelson.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Reasonable effort will be made to support your request.