The Day After Tomorrow 20th Anniversary Film Screening & Game Night

Film: The Day After Tomorrow (2004)          Director: Roland Emmerich

About the Film

As Paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is in Antartica, he discovers that a huge ice sheet has sheared off. But what he does not know is that this event will trigger a massive climate shift that will affect the world population. Meanwhile, his son Sam is with friends in New York City to attend an event. There, they discover that it has been raining non-stop for the past three days, and after a series of weather-related disasters begin to occur all over the world, everybody realizes the world is about to enter a new Ice Age and the world population begins trying to evacuate to the warmer climates of the south. Jack makes a daring attempt to rescue his son and his friends who are stuck in New York City and who have managed to survive not only a massive wave but also freezing cold temperatures that could possibly kill them.—John Wiggins, IMDb (2h 4m)

About the Sustainability Film Series

The Sustainability Film Series is designed to explore contemporary issues at the intersection of human and natural environments. The series combines films and panel discussions aimed at linking film themes to Hawai‘i and the region. Panelists with differing expertise, including scientists, policy-makers, nonprofit experts, and artists, will discuss the many dimensions of existing efforts and sustainability solutions. The series is open to the public and designed for broad engagement. It is our hope that the series inspires communities of practice among students and community members by empowering you to engage in these important social and environmental issues.

In the Fall of 2024, we are delighted that sponsorship from the State of Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission will allow us to provide these events to the public free of charge.

Organizing Partners

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Institute for Sustainability and Resilience

Honolulu Museum of Art/Doris Duke Theatre

State of Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission

The Better Tomorrow Speaker Series is a joint venture of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Kaiāulu by Kamehameha Schools, and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa with support from the UH Foundation.