MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun
A film about water, land, and a way of life.
🌶🏙 The Pueblo Chile is headed to the Big Apple this weekend! We're grateful for the opportunity to share the story of the Pueblo farming community at Greenpoint Film Festival tomorrow.
See the list of future screenings at mirasolfilm.com
See firsthand Palmer’s work to protect water and land along the Bessemer Irrigation Ditch, and get acquainted with the farming community featured in the MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun. Grab your bike and join us for our fourth annual Bike the Bessemer event—a farmland tour and farm-to-table lunch. Following the farm tours and the delectable, locally sourced lunch, this year's event will culminate with a special screening of MIRASOL along with conversations about how the MIRASOL story continues to unfold.
📍 Pueblo
📆 Saturday, September 7 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
🎟️ $50/person
🚲No bike? No problem! Thanks to our Visionary Business Sponsor, The Broadmoor Outfitters, we can provide bikes for participants. Reserve your bike today and join the fun.
🚳Prefer not to bike? We will provide a van option for each stop on the tour. Space is limited. Email Carrie at [email protected] to reserve a bike or secure seats on the van.
REGISTER NOW: https://www.palmerland.org/event/bike-the-bessemer-2024
🎥 Don't miss out on the upcoming FREE screening of MIRASOL at Palmer Lake Chautauqua! 🌄
Join us on July 29 from 5 - 7 p.m. for a special screening of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun in the picturesque Palmer Lake. Celebrate the arts and humanities at this year's Palmer Lake Chautauqua with us. Hosted by our friends at the Palmer Lake Arts Council, this event will also feature a Q&A session with the film's Field Producer. It's a perfect opportunity to see this thought-provoking film and learn more about Palmer's work to protect land and water in southern Colorado.
Get your free tickets now! https://www.palmerland.org/event/mirasol-at-palmer-lake-chautauqua
Once again, we screened MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, to a 💥sold out💥 crowd in Salida last night! The energy in the room was palpable. We're thrilled so many people came out for the event to see the film, connect with one another, and hear about the importance of land and water conservation along the Arkansas River and beyond.
Thank you, Guidestone Colorado and Central Colorado Conservancy, for joining us and spreading the word about the film.
We still have a few tickets available for our screening on Thursday. We'd love to see you there.
Palmer Land Conservancy
The Salida SteamPlant Theater will screen the critically acclaimed documentary film “Mirasol: Looking at the Sun” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Award-w
While this extreme heat can be tough to handle, Pueblo's peppers thrive in it. News5 stopped by one of the long-standing pepper farms in the Pueblo Mesa Friday.
We're thrilled to be featured in The Mountain Mail this week! We're so grateful for the fantastic write-up. Thanks for highlighting this local yet nationally significant story.
The documentary “MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun,” produced by the Palmer Land Conservancy and directed by Ben Knight, will make its Salida debut at 5:30 p.m. July 18 at Salida
What a thoughtful, in-depth write-up of our new film, MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, in the July issue of the High Country News.
"Through painting an intimate portrait of Pueblo, Colorado’s agricultural community, the film shows how water is integral to human connection, nourishment, culture and life."
In 'Mirasol: Looking at the Sun,’ Colorado farmers fight to save their communities.
Join us for a ⭐FREE⭐ screening of MIRASOL in picturesque Palmer Lake on July 29 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Come celebrate the rich history of arts and humanities at this year's Palmer Lake Chautauqua with a special screening of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ben Knight, produced and presented by Palmer Land Conservancy.
Our friends at the Palmer Lake Arts Council are hosting this event.
In this poignant new film, award-winning filmmaker Ben Knight challenges us to think about land and water use in the West through an intimate portrait of a rural farming community in Pueblo, Colorado, as they fight to protect their water and land, and in turn, their culture and livelihood.
Arrive early to discover the impactful strides in conservation Palmer has made in partnership with the Colorado community and learn about Palmer's innovative initiatives to ensure that the Colorado you love today is here forever. The event will conclude with a Q&A session featuring the film's Field Producer, offering an opportunity for thoughtful discussion.
Space is limited. Registration is kindly requested.⬇️
https://www.palmerland.org/event/mirasol-at-palmer-lake-chautauqua
Indulge your taste buds with this delectable, locally-sourced menu for the Salida Premiere of MIRASOL on July 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us and our friends Guidestone Colorado and Central Colorado Conservancy for the Salida premiere of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun—the first screening in the Upper Ark Valley.
A celebration of the crucial conservation work happening in the Upper Arkansas Valley, this film screening and opening reception is an excellent opportunity to connect with neighbors and friends with a thought-provoking film, light bites, and a cash bar. Following the film, there will be a Q&A panel discussion.
Get your tickets now ⬇️
https://www.palmerland.org/event/mirasol-salida-premiere
We’re thrilled our new thought-provoking film continues to screen at film festivals nationwide this summer. MIRASOL is now an official selection at the Crested Butte Film Festival, Greenpoint Film Festival, and The Maine Outdoor Film Festival.
Want to see it for yourself? Head to MirasolFilm.com for a list of upcoming screenings.
🎥 Join us and invite your friends to the next screening of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun at SCP Hotel Colorado Springs Hotel on June 25 from 5-7 p.m. Start the evening with a social hour featuring craft cocktails and mocktails and opportunities to learn more about Palmer's important land and conservation work to protect farmland and local food in southeast Colorado. The reception will be followed by the main program—the film screening and a Q&A panel discussion with the film's producers.
Get your tickets today ⬇️
https://www.palmerland.org/event/mirasol-screening-at-scp-hotel
We're grateful for the incredible people who helped bring our new film, MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, to life. For a peek behind the film, we want to highlight the unimaginably kind and brilliant Ian McLeod from Cleod9. Ian crafted the cello track for the film, which adds such depth to the film. Ian creates scores for some of the biggest brands out there, and it's hard to believe he'd contribute to a nonprofit film project like ours—Thank you, Ian!
Across the West and locally, our water resources are being used faster than nature can replenish them, even in years not plagued by drought and record temperatures.
In addition, the United States is losing 4.3 acres of farmland per minute.😳 Farmers and agricultural communities understand all too well that, the daily loss of productive farmlands to growing municipalities compounds the challenges facing this and future generations of farmers and rural communities as they fight to feed their families and our country.
Fortunately, there is hope. And you’re part of it. 🙌
Read the blog: https://www.palmerland.org/blog/protecting-the-lifeblood-of-the-west
We can't wait for tomorrow evening's Colorado Springs Premiere of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun! We're also thrilled to welcome folks to additional screenings throughout the summer. We hope you'll attend an upcoming screening. You can sign up for notifications about future screenings at MirasolFilm.com.
https://gazette.com/arts-entertainment/award-winning-documentarian-explores-pueblos-dire-agricultural-community-set-to-premiere-in-colorado-springs/article_04c48938-1222-11ef-bd1f-df3da6c5518f.html
Thank you, The Gazette, for highlighting this groundbreaking film.
The new documentary, "Mirasol," produced by Palmer Land Conservancy and directed by award-winning filmmaker Ben Knight, delves into Pueblo's agricultural community and the reasons farmers hover on the brink of
"The land and water are really a backbone of what makes living here so special. And we've been working to protect it for over 45 years, and this work is only getting more urgent" - Rebecca Jewett, president and CEO of Palmer Land Conservancy
Want to ensure the Colorado you love today is here forever?
Join us for a special fundraising gala to support critical farmland and water conservation work on May 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ent Center for the Arts. The evening will include an opening cocktail reception with live music, followed by a special screening of MIRASOL and a behind-the-scenes look with film subjects. Get tickets at MirasolFilm.com.
Thank you, FOX21 News, for helping us spread the word about conservation and the Colorado Springs Premiere of Mirasol, Looking at the Sun. We really appreciate it!
https://www.fox21news.com/mornings/in-studio-interviews/mirasol-documentary-premieres-may-21-in-colorado-springs/
(COLORADO SPRINGS) – A new documentary, produced by Palmer Land Conservancy and directed by Ben Knight, debuts this month in Colorado Springs and sheds light on the farming industry’s uncerta…
“Water is our number one natural resource issue right now.
It is an issue facing all of us in Colorado, especially in Southern Colorado, and as we are dealing with these limited water supplies and water scarcity, we find it just so important to make sure we are seeking solutions that make sure we keep farmers, farming.
We hope after people see this film they’re inspired and they’re inspired to act to help protect this land and this water.” - Rebecca Jewett, President and CEO of Palmer Land Conservancy
Thank you, KKTV 11 News, for highlighting our new film MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, and the importance of conserving water and land in southern Colorado.
Farming is a big part of the culture in Pueblo County. For some farmers, it’s not just a job, it’s a lifestyle and family tradition.
“I think when we disconnect from our ability to understand where food comes from, we're losing a lot,” Bartolo said. “And it's a lot of things that really sustain us as human beings and our understanding and our reverence and respect for the land.”
https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/arts-culture/2024-04-25/mirasol-documentary-spotlights-the-value-and-fragility-of-agriculture-in-colorado
Thank you, Aspen Public Radio, for putting a spotlight on land and water conservation and our new film, MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun.
The film is part of the “Changemakers” program at the 5Point Adventure Film Festival in Carbondale. And while it’s focused on the farming community in Pueblo, it grapples with topics like land conservation and water use that are relevant to communities throughout the state.
We're headed to Telluride! We’re floored that MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, was selected for Mountainfilm. MIRASOL will screen twice (Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26) at this legendary festival. Who's coming with us?
We're grateful for the beautiful storytelling of Ben Knight and for all of our film partners and sponsors, especially Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District and Co-Executive Producers Brandon Johnson and Dr. Paula Dionisio.
Last week's Pueblo premiere of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, was nothing short of magical. Over 400 guests filled the theater to view the film and celebrate local food, land, and water. There were many tears—and cheers—and the heartfelt energy in the space was palpable.
Let's do it again! 😍
Join us for the Colorado Springs Premiere on Tuesday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Get your tickets today ⬇️
https://tickets.entcenterforthearts.org/4981
As people across the globe come together to celebrate Earth Day, we applaud those who work and steward the land day in and day out—especially the next generation of land lovers. 👏👏
Recently, the Pueblo Chieftain featured Jace Martellaro, who is a next-generation farmer and film subject in our groundbreaking film, MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun.
Jace chose to participate in the documentary “because it really touched me how hard it is to keep a hold of farmland...There are just a handful of us who still have the passion for it, and it would really suck to see the small farms go away.
The Martellaro and Williams families are among the farming icons on the Mesa east of Pueblo, but what will happen to their farms in the future?
Who's coming to the Pueblo premiere of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, on April 25? 🙋♂️🙋♀️
It's going to be a delightful celebration, and we want to ensure we have enough locally sourced, Pueblo-inspired food for the after-party. Purchase your tickets by April 21 so we can plan accordingly.
Learn more and get your tickets➡️ https://www.palmerland.org/Mirasol-Pueblo
We're delighted to announce Mirasol, Looking at the Sun will be featured in the inaugural Pueblo Film Fest on April 28. Our new film by award-winning filmmaker Ben Knight challenges us to think about land and water use in the West through an intimate portrait of the farming community in Pueblo. We aim to provide ample opportunities for the local community to witness the beauty of the Mesa on the big screen.
The film “MIRASOL,” sponsored by the Palmer Land Conservancy, revolves around The Mesa, Pueblo’s agricultural mainstay ...
☀️🌶️ Get ready to eclipse your expectations with 'Mirasol, Looking at the Sun'! Be one of the first to see our new groundbreaking film at the Pueblo Premiere on April 25. Tickets are going as fast as today's eclipse. Don't miss out.
Get your tickets ➡️ https://www.palmerland.org/Mirasol-Pueblo
In this poignant new film, award-winning filmmaker Ben Knight challenges us to think about land and water use in the West through an intimate portrait of a rural farming community in Pueblo, Colorado, as they fight to protect their water, land, and, in turn, their culture and livelihood.
MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun has been selected for the 5Point Adventure Film Festival Changemakers Program on Saturday, April 27, in Carbondale, CO. The event will be hosted by legendary climber Timmy O'Neill, and will include a screening of MIRASOL, followed by a panel discussion with Palmer Land Conservancy and our friends at Aspen Valley Land Trust to highlight local conservation issues in the Roaring Fork Valley and on the Colorado River.
⬇️ Join us at the Changemakers Program or for other fun events throughout the festival weekend.
https://aspenshowtix.com/event/5point-adventure-film-festival-saturday-changemakers-program/
Every great film needs a poster, right? In the spirit of Mirasol, Looking at the Sun, we were honored to partner with Pueblo-raised Mathias Valdez on this vintage-style movie poster. Mathias grew up on the Mesa where the film takes place, and he has designed and printed posters for the Colorado State Fair for several years.
We’ll have these posters available at our Pueblo and Colorado Springs premieres. Get your tickets today! https://mirasolfilm.com/see-the-film
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Indulge your taste buds with this delectable, locally-sourced menu for the Salida Premiere of MIRASOL on July 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Join us and our friends Guidestone Colorado and Central Colorado Conservancy for the Salida premiere of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun—the first screening in the Upper Ark Valley. A celebration of the crucial conservation work happening in the Upper Arkansas Valley, this film screening and opening reception is an excellent opportunity to connect with neighbors and friends with a thought-provoking film, light bites, and a cash bar. Following the film, there will be a Q&A panel discussion. Get your tickets now ⬇️ https://www.palmerland.org/event/mirasol-salida-premiere
🎥 Join us and invite your friends to the next screening of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun at SCP Hotel Colorado Springs Hotel on June 25 from 5-7 p.m. Start the evening with a social hour featuring craft cocktails and mocktails and opportunities to learn more about Palmer's important land and conservation work to protect farmland and local food in southeast Colorado. The reception will be followed by the main program—the film screening and a Q&A panel discussion with the film's producers. Get your tickets today ⬇️ https://www.palmerland.org/event/mirasol-screening-at-scp-hotel
We're headed to Telluride! We’re floored that MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, was selected for Mountainfilm. MIRASOL will screen twice (Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26) at this legendary festival. Who's coming with us? We're grateful for the beautiful storytelling of Ben Knight and for all of our film partners and sponsors, especially Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District and Co-Executive Producers Brandon Johnson and Dr. Paula Dionisio.
The Pueblo Premiere of Mirasol, Looking at the Sun was truly uplifting—Full stop. Don't take our word for it. "We loved the film and the spirit in the packed hall. ....We really looked forward to seeing the film and were very moved and inspired by it and the people involved." - Mike S. See the film for yourself. Find a screening near you at MirasolFilm.com Oh, and a huge shout out to everyone who contributed to the film and the Pueblo Premiere. @tellurideknight @cleod9music Sandy Williams Jace Martallero Mike Bartolo Rocky Musso Dawn DiPrince Film Sponsors @LAVWCD @CHFA.Colorado @Brylaklawpersonalinjury @blackhillsenergy @griffisblessing Barbara and James Hadley John and Donna Ward Mona Askwig Judy and Chris Stjernholm Teresa Luebke Event Partners @diavolopueblo @GFDelPueblo @jeffsuttonjazz @puebloartscenter
🤔 If you are thinking about coming to the Pueblo Premiere of MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, maybe the after party menu will help you get off the fence. Oh, and did we mention we will likely sell out? Come enjoy this groundbreaking film, and stay for the PARTY! Connect with friends, neighbors, and film subjects, and enjoy live Latin jazz music and a special performance by Grupo Folklórico del Pueblo. Enjoy food, libations, and good conversation. Tickets at MirasolFilm.com
🎉✨We are thrilled to share a teaser for our soon-to-be-released film — MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun.✨🎉 In this poignant new film, award-winning filmmaker Ben Knight challenges us to think about land and water use in the West through an intimate portrait of a rural farming community in Pueblo, Colorado as they fight to protect their water and land, and in turn, their culture and livelihood. We'll share A LOT about the film and how you can get involved in the coming weeks. But why wait—learn more, get the inside scoop, and receive updates on screenings and the release by subscribing to MIRASOL emails at https://mirasolfilm.com.
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