A look at man's relationship with Dirt. Dirt and humans couldn't be closer. We are made of the same stuff. Dirt has given us food, shelter, fuel, medicine, ceramics, flowers, cosmetics and colour - everything needed for our survival. For most of the last ten thousand years we humans understood our intimate bond with dirt and the rest of nature. We took care of the soils that took care of us. But, over time, we lost that connection. Our species became greedy and careless.

Inspired by the book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth by William Bryant Logan, the film explores the relationship between humans and soil, including its necessity for human life and impacts by society. The movie was an official nominee for the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and won several other awards.

Viewing will be followed by an open forum and discussion for attendees, as well as a Q&A with Imam Afroz Ali.

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