CULINARY CINEMA SERIES // CIFF EXCLUSIVE
FILM, Q+A and RECEPTION EVENT
This film tells the inspiring story of how a late-career epiphany led “wacky genius” Pat Brown to abandon his academic career and commit himself to fighting global warming and biodiversity collapse, starting with a surprising product - an impossibly delicious plant-based hamburger.
WILD HOPE is a series that highlights the conservation changemakers who are sparking new hope for the future of our planet. Pat Brown will be in attendance. Tangled Bank Studio Production.
Immediately following the Q+ A with PAT BROWN will be a vegetarian infused tasting.
ABOUT PAT BROWN
Biochemist maverick Pat Brown pioneered work in genomics, virology, and even open access to scientific publishing. Now, his obsession with cattle ranches and beef burgers has spawned a new era of genius in plant-based protein, biodiversity loss, and carbon sequestration.
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) welcomes makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, California to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. Coronado’s enduring love affair with Hollywood began more than a century ago.