OT Virtual Guide: How and When to Tune-in & More
Enjoy Virtual content for the entire month of October!
Original Thinkers is excited to offer virtual programing for the entire month of October. Ten ideas will be explored through riveting speakers, brilliant artists, indelible performances, terrific films and unforgettable stories. This year’s shows include a range of themes from joy, healing, living your truth, equity to reconstruction and agency. New this year is the OT Spotlight series, which will showcase the stories and work of fascinating individuals through talks, song and spoken word.
Photo provided by our wonderful partner Medicine Ranch
Shows + Schedule
01. Joy Is An Inside Job | Oct 1 - 15
Joy is critical to a rich and full life according to the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, but how do we find it in these challenging times? FIlm: Mission Joy; Guest speakers: director Louie Psihoyos, co-director and producer Peggy Callahan, and Happiness expert Sonja Lyubomirsky
02. How Do We Heal? | Oct 3 - 31
Trauma manifests itself in so many ways - how can it be disrupted? Film: The Bears on Pine Ridge; Guest speakers: international counter-trafficking expert Dr. Halleh Seddighzadeh, respected elder, Yvonne "Tiny" DeCory, and Rachel Kolar and percussionist Orpheo McCord leading a guided healing meditation.
03. Becoming Braver | Oct 3 - 31
What happens when a radical group of nuns takes on the Catholic Church patriarchy by deciding to live their truth through marching in Selma, creating protest art and trying to change the sexism and broken infrastructure of this hidebound institution? Film: Rebel Hearts; Guest speakers: film characters Rosa Manriquez, Lenore Dowling, director Pedro Kos.
04. Truth Decay | Oct 6 - 31
The attacks on truth are real and deeply dangerous so how do we stop this scourge? Film: We Have Reached the Moment; Guest Speakers: climate activist Vic Barrett, founder of Emblematic Group Nonny de la Peña, British-American science writer Mick West.
05. Our Purpose Is Our Story | Oct 6 - 31
How do we lead a life of purpose that results in its own unique and indelible story? Guest speakers: women’s advocate and pioneering journalist and executive Pat Mitchell, musician and storyteller Harold O’Neal, and activist Samara Cohen a.k.a. Princess Lockerooo.
06. The Big Idea: Into The After | Oct 8 - 31
As we emerge from the pandemic, how do we create a smarter and more equitable world? Film: RESIST: The Resistance Revival Chorus; Guest speakers: founding CEO and president of Virgin Unite Jean Oelwang, CEO of Engine No.1 Jennifer Grancio, Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling, and film director Caskey Ebeling.
07. Out Of The Shadows | Oct 1 - 31
When the renowned artist JR says that “art can go places”, what does he mean? Film: Paper & Glue; Guest speaker: artist JR.
08. I Can’t Go Back Now | Oct 1 - 31
Afghanistan is a radically different country than it was 20 years ago so now with the Taliban in charge again, will the country revert to how it once was? Guest speakers: combat correspondent Jane Ferguson, human rights advocate Rina Amiri, and creative media executive Saad Mohseni.
09. Dismantling The Narrative | Oct 16 - 31
All around us are memorials, streets and parks but what happens when we find out who those places are named for and it honors a dark side of history? Films: Change The Name; The Neutral Ground; Guest speakers: CJ Hunt; Cai Thomas, Bianca Jones.
10. Strength In Silent Spaces | Oct 8 - 31
Musicians spend their lives mastering not only when to play a note, but when not a single note will do.; Guest speakers: Gwen Thompkins, Chris Pierce
How to Watch
All virtual programing will be available online on our Eventive Page. To access content you can purchase a Virtual Big Idea Pass ($100) or a Single Show Pass ($20). A Virtual Big Idea Pass gives you access to all ten virtual shows and four OT Spotlights. Virtual access to all content is included with In-Person Big Idea Passes and Eureka Patron Passes.
Once you purchase a virtual pass you can login to the OT Eventive Page at https://watch.eventive.org/ot21 to enjoy the virtual content.
More Info
Q. What is Eventive?
Eventive is our virtual festival platform and ticketing system all rolled into one. To view one of our OT shows ONLINE, you must create an Eventive account and purchase passes.
To create an account with Eventive, go to https://watch.eventive.org/ot21
Once on Eventive, please click Login in the top right corner, enter your email address or select “connect with facebook” and you will be prompted to create an account.” After your account is created, you can see options for purchasing tickets for virtual streaming titles and the drive-in screening.You MUST create an account to access films.
Q. OK I’m logged into Eventive. How do I stream?
To watch on your TV
If you have an Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, or any similar device or smart TV, set your computer or mobile device to “airplay” or “cast” to the TV device. Unlock the program on Eventive Virtual Festival, then set your player window to full-screen using the icon at the lower right.
Additionally, if you have an Apple TV or Roku we recommend downloading the Eventive App to watch films that you have already unlocked/purchased through your web browser.
To watch on your computer, tablet or smartphone
You can watch content on PCs running Windows 7+, and Intel-based Macs running macOS 10.12+. You can also watch films on Android tablets and phones using Chrome, and on iPhones and iPads using Safari.
If you have an Apple TV or Roku device, you can use our dedicated apps for these platforms. If you have a Chromecast, you can cast to it from Chrome on your computer or Android phone.
