In OBSERVER, filmmaker Ian Cheney embarks on an experiment in which he brings a series of keen-eyed observers – scientists, artists, a hunter – to a range of locations around the world, often without telling them where they are going, and asks them simply to describe what they see.

What unfolds is a deep exploration and celebration of the power of observation: what happens when you find new ways to sense and perceive the world around you? With customary whimsy and a small painted red square that Cheney brings on every journey, the film is an invitation to viewers to find beauty and meaning in even the most quotidian of locales.

Join host Dr. Fanuel Muindi from CAMD for this virtual screening and conversation with Executive Producer Dr. Sarah Goodwin, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker with over a decade of experience building and leading mission-driven organizations at the intersection of science, media, and learning.

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This screening is hosted by Northeastern University’s Public Engagement with Science Hub (PESH) and the Civic Science Media Lab in the College of Arts, Media, and Design.