Sneak peek at "Garbage Dreams" this Thursday

The list of awards goes on and on. Nineteen and counting to be exact, including Al Gore's "Reel Current Award and the "Best Documentary" award at the Hollywood Film Festival.

Moviegoers and film critics alike have taken to "Garbage Dreams," a film documenting the daily struggle of three boys living in a garbage village just outside Cairo, and now, you have the chance to see it for yourself.

"The film tackles several issues, including limited opportunities for young men, recycling, corporate responsibility, government contracts, dreams of success, displaced ethnic groups and green initiatives, Debbie O'Connor-Callahan, MPTV Milwaukee Public Television publicist, says.

"The film follows a group of three ambitious young men in Cairo, but their stories of seeking a way out of poverty through work are universal, inspiring and frustrating."

This Thursday, Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr., hosts a screening of the film followed by a panel discussion featuring Rick Meyers, recycling specialist for the Milwaukee Department of Public Works and George T. Stone, MATC professor and co-chair of MATC's District Sustainability Committee. The discussion will be hosted by MPTV general manager Ellis Bromberg.

"Garbage Dreams" begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Parking is available for $1.