Latest Past Events

“In Tété‘s Footsteps“ Virtual Premiere and Filmmaker Q+A

Virtual

Last year, expedition leader Lola Akinmade, visual storyteller Noo Saro-Wiwa, and videographer Erik Jaråker journeyed to Greenland on a cultural expedition. They followed in the footsteps of Togo-born explorer Tété-Michel Kpomassie, exploring the question: Who gets to tell the story of a place? In the 1960s, Kpomassie set off on a decade-long journey from his home in West Africa to the Arctic, becoming the first African we know of to explore Greenland. He chronicled his journey in his book, An African in Greenland. Nigerian-born storytellers, Akinmade and Saro-Wiwa, whose careers were inspired by Kpomassie’s work, teamed up with Swedish videographer Jaråker to follow in Kpomassie’s footsteps. On Thursday, October 3, join Hidden Compass’s co-founders Sivani Babu and Sabine K. Bergmann for the virtual premiere of the short documentary, “In Tété’s Footsteps,” followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

$12

Coffee with the Co-founders (Allies Only)

Virtual

It’s that time again! Join us Friday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. PT for our next Coffee With the Co-founders! We hold these chats quarterly over Zoom to connect directly with Hidden Compass Allies, and we LOVE getting to spend informal time with you. So grab your preferred beverage and let's talk — about Hidden Compass, about journalism, about adventures, and about you. Allies only. Registration required.

The Future of Water: An Ocean Explorer and Shark Ecologist on the Element Flowing Through the World

Virtual

In “The Future of Water,” ocean explorer and shark ecologist Cristina Zenato takes us on a journey through pine forests, mangroves, submerged caves, and open ocean — showing us how, in these fragile places, even the slightest change can have far-reaching impacts. Following these ripple effects, we find that water, whether salt, fresh, rain, or frozen, flows through every aspect of our lives.

$25