Individuals in line, wearing masks, with text, "The Trap: An investigative journalist uncovers the money, influence and alarming rationale behind covert efforts to control the most vital resource on the planet."

The Grab: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

In partnership with the DC Environmental Film Festival, the Earth Commons and Georgetown Film and Media Studies will host a festival screening of THE GRAB, directed by Blackfish filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthwaite. The film uncovers the money, influence and alarming rationale behind covert efforts to control the most vital resource on the planet.

From the Center for Investigative Reporting Studios and director Gabriela Cowperthwaite.

Join us at 5 pm for a vegetarian reception in the Lohrfink Auditorium on Friday, March 17 followed by the film screening (104 minutes) and a panel featuring Cowperthwaite and investigative journalist and the main subject in the film, Nate Halverson, as well as Brigadier Siachitema, a human rights lawyer and featured subject.

RSVP for Tickets. Free with RSVP.

Still from film, three individuals sitting around table, one holding laptop computer.

Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of the documentary “The Grab,” which had its U.S. premiere at the 2022 Mill Valley Film Festival
Nathan Halverson, Emmy Award-winning Reporter, Producer and Correspondent at Reveal News from the Center for Investigative Reporting