MOVCA To Present Wendell Berry Documentary November 17

AWTT Portrait Exhibition at South Library Closes

PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – Marking the November 17th closing of the Americans Who Tell the Truth exhibition at South Parkersburg Library,  Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action will present a program centered on the work of esteemed American poet, writer and environmental activist Wendell Berry. Berry’s portrait, painted by artist Robert Shetterly, is one of the ten “truth tellers” portraits displayed in the exhibit.

The closing event, scheduled for  5:00 – 7:30pm on Monday, November 17 will feature a screening of “Look and See,” a documentary looking at life in America through Wendell Berry’s mind’s eye. The program and film are open to the public free of charge.

Made possible through a generous grant from the Direct Support Fund, the AWTT exhibition at the South Parkersburg Library continues through closing events on November 17^th.

“We have been so moved by these stunning portraits,” said Adeline Bailey, MOVCA member.  “They invite you to learn more about the work and activism of these people who have acted to confront injustice and advocate for change. They welcome you into a conversation, across time and space, about what it means to be an American.”

The exhibit is open to to all during the library’s regular hours of operation:  Monday 10am-8pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday10am-5pm, Saturday10am-3pm. The South Parkersburg Library is located at 1807 Blizzard Drive.

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Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action focuses on raising awareness of the solid science establishing

the danger of the climate crisis and the urgency of dealing with it. Now a 501(c)(3) organization,

the not-for-profit volunteer group also collaborates with other environmental groups on

campaigns and events in the Mid-Ohio Valley. For more information, visit the organization’s web page (http://main.movclimateaction.org).

The Direct Support Fund is made possible by Cloud Mountain Foundation, The Plastic Solutions Fund, The Heinz Endowments and the 11th Hour project and is a project of the Mountain Watershed Association. For more information or to apply please visit

www.mtwatershed.com.

For more information about Americans Who Tell the Truth, visit their website:

americanswhotellthetruth.org