PITTSBORO, NC— Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of The Little Things that Run
the World (2025). This program is free and open to the public.

WHAT: Virtual Film Screening: The Little Things that Run the World

WHEN: Thursday, December 11 – Thursday, December 18, 2025

WHERE: Access to the virtual screening will be available beginning Thursday,
December 11, by visiting the following link: https://vimeopro.com/bullfrogfilms/chathamlibraries-thelittlethingsthatruntheworld
A password is required at the time of viewing. Those who are interested may contact
social.library@chathamlibraries.org to request the password or for additional information.

THE FILM: The Little Things that Run the World introduces viewers to a diverse group of scientists, nature
lovers, gardeners, farmers, and general bug enthusiasts in exploring the importance of flying
insects amid rapid declines in their numbers. Three quarters of all species, insects are the "glue
of life" on Earth. They literally hold ecosystems together. Insects were the first animals to
evolve flight nearly 440 million years ago, and they survived all five of the known mass
extinctions since then. But the pace of decline among insects in parts of the world today is fast
approaching the levels of previous catastrophes.

The Little Things documents the mysteries of the declines, what this means for the rest of life
on Earth, including for humans, and the creative and heroic human efforts to change the
course of evolutionary history. A deeply engaging cinematic experience and visual treat.

Film Highlights and Awards:
• Best Environmental and Social Documentary, Lighthouse International Film Festival
• Spirit Award for Sustainable Futures, Ceres Food Film Festival
• Best Feature Film, Poulsbo Film Festival
• Best Cinematography, Twelve Lions Film Festival
• St. Louis International Film Festival
• Sidewalk Film Festival
• Richmond International Film Festival
• Mesa International Film festival
• East Lansing Film Festival
• San Diego Environmental Film Festival
• Beholders: Documentary Dialogues (Netherlands)
• AtlantiDOC (Uruguay)
• Better Cities Film FestivalAward of Excellence, Indie Fest

Residents may visit the libraries’ website www.chathamlibraries.org, or contact the library at (919) 545-8084
for more information on this and other events and programs