Handmade Future: Film Screening & Discussion

Location: Friends Center | 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia

Date & Time: Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Join us for Philadelphia premiere of the award-winning film, Handmade Future. The film will begin at 7pm, and admission is free.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE* ⬅

The event is being hosted by Fair Trade Philadelphia and the Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting Peace & Social Concerns Committee.

*We encourage you to please register to attend for our planning purposes. Thank you!

ABOUT THE FILM

The documentary follows artisans in six countries who are preserving heritage, advancing responsible trade, and pushing back against fast, cheap production through craft and human connection. 

Check out the trailer for it here.

DISCUSSION & MARKET

Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with filmmaker Kirsten Dickerson, Chris Solt of the Fair Trade Federation, and Jennifer Peterkin of the Human Experience podcast.

Handmade, fair trade products will be available for purchase before and after the film.