Member Movie Night in Tacoma: My Octopus Teacher

Join us at the Grand Cinema in Tacoma’s historic district for a showing of the playful, Academy Award-winning documentary, “My Octopus Teacher.”  After the film, stay for a short talk with nature documentarian and marine biologist, Samantha-Lynn Martinez, ’25.

“My Octopus Teacher” follows the story of a diver who spent a year immersed in the life of a wild octopus. Jane Goodall called it, “Absolutely unbelievable. One of the best movies ever.”

Wildlife Storytelling in Action with Samantha-Lynn Martinez, ’25

Samantha-Lynn Martinez is a nature documentarian and marine biologist based in Seattle, WA. Whether it’s through filmmaking, photography, or design, she believes that sharing stories and communicating science in beautiful-yet-effective ways is critical in our modern society. Samantha-Lynn has worked on multimedia productions ranging from camera/film to illustration and design, and her training as a marine ecologist has given her ample time on research vessels in all kinds of remote locations. Get the scoop at Samantha-Lynn’s website.

The Grand Cinema is the South Sound’s nonprofit home for independent, international and local film. As the only nonprofit cinema in Pierce County, they are committed to enhancing the cultural vitality of the community through quality film and educational programming. Learn more at the Grand Cinema website and enjoy this KNKX article about “Tacoma’s living room.”

Better Together is in full swing! Together, the UWAA and BECU are partnering to make sure no Huskies go hungry.

Collection bins for UW campus food pantries will be on-site at our April member events, and in the UWAA Washington Commons lobby through April 30.