NWVEG Eastside Potluck and Kinship Documentary with Director Lucas Spiegel

Come meet Lucas Spiegel, Portland-based director of the upcoming documentary Kinship, planned to be released in 2026. Kinship follows Lucas as he travels the world and meets those who are living out values of true respect for animals. From animal sanctuaries, cutting-edge alt-protein companies, and off-grid communities, to activist organizations, innovative chefs, and farmers who have transitioned out of animal agriculture—the documentary will spotlight a wide range of change-makers around the world. Part impact documentary, part food show, and part travel memoir, Kinship is an exciting and fascinating exploration of the world's cuisines and traditions, the world's activists and innovators, and the world's potential future. The filming of Kinship is about half-completed, and Lucas will share pre-release footage from the documentary and tell us about the project. Come to the potluck at 5:00, meet Lucas and hear about the Kinship documentary at 6:15, or both. For the potluck, please bring a plant-based (no meat, dairy, honey, or other animal products) main dish, salad, or dessert; a card listing its ingredients; and plates and utensils for your use.