Out of Paradise, a Documentary Poem-Film by E.J. McAdams (Animation by H Spencer Young)
How might we embody the tragedy of climate change to invigorate our survival instincts and ultimately advocate for a stable and healthy future? Possibly by reading the words of those who have passed through one of the most devastating climate emergencies. All of the language in this documentary poem-film was transcribed and selected from media reports in the days following the Camp Fire in Paradise, CA in 2018. The poem was originally published as a chapbook by Delet-e Press - thanks to publisher Jared Schickling.
Video coming soon.
Length: 5 minutes
Screened as the Epilogue or An Afterword to “Brooklyn Through An Ecological Lens,” June 8, 2023, at Alpine Cinemas in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, curated by Jennifer McGregor.