Fools' Paradise (lost?) – Washington Premiere

February 6, 2026 | 7:00pm | SIFF Film Center
February 7, 2026 | 7:00pm | SIFF Film Center - Presented by Whitman College 

Fools’ Paradise (lost?) is a love letter to our wild—our own inner wild, and the outer wild. It’s about how we heal ourselves through reconnection to the natural world, and the symbiotic necessity to heal what is left of our planet.

Screening begins with a brief, grounding meditation and ends with a director Q&A.

How do we heal ourselves through reconnection to the natural world? How do we heal what is left of the wild—our own inner wild and the outer wild? Immersed in experiences recounted by writers, filmmakers, artists, environmentalists, adventurers, therapists, and political activists, we delve into scientific inquiry around topics such as personal action, sustainable business and life practices, nature therapies and how we need and use nature to regenerate ourselves. Alongside this exploration, we address the reality that we must heal what is left of our planet. Fools' Paradise (lost?) is a love letter to our wild. In a time when climate change and environmental degradation pose dire consequences for both humanity and the planet, we hope that by revealing pathways for healing through our reconnection to the natural world, we will learn to care for it—and if the earth benefits, we will all benefit. What can different cultures and histories offer us as lessons for our future? What are some of our most prominent thinkers and creators doing to make change within themselves and beyond? How can we tap into those lessons and experiences both as individuals and communities? What came before, what is happening now, and what can be done in the future?