The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer Film Screening and Panel Discusson

A new Colorado-made documentary celebrating the life, values, and enduring influence of community leader Adam Palmer will arrive in Telluride on Saturday, August 1, with a screening at the Sheridan Opera House at 7:00pm. This special screening includes a post-film conversation with local leaders focused on building resilient and sustainable mountain communities. The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer explores the remarkable legacy of Palmer — an outdoor enthusiast, musician, family man, Eagle Town Council member, Holy Cross Energy board member, and former Eagle County Director of Sustainability. Through stories from friends, colleagues, and fellow community leaders, the film examines how one person’s everyday actions can inspire lasting change. Produced by the Adam Palmer Sustainability Fund with Risan Media, the documentary highlights Palmer’s belief that community, innovation, and deliberate action can create meaningful solutions to challenges ranging from clean energy and housing to transportation and environmental stewardship. “Adam had an extraordinary ability to bring people together,” said Risan Media’s Todd Anders Johnson, the film’s Director. “This film isn’t simply about remembering Adam. It’s about inspiring others to become part of the ripple effect that he created.” The film’s Colorado tour began in Eagle and includes stops in Silverthorne, Nederland, Carbondale, Boulder, Breckenridge, Paonia, Vail and Aspen. This special screening includes a post-film conversation with local leaders focused on building resilient and sustainable mountain communities. At the Telluride screening, panelists will explore how innovation, policy, and community action intersect in areas such as clean energy, water resources, and building electrification, and how these efforts can strengthen the future of mountain towns like ours. Panelists include Emma Gerona (Executive Director of EcoAction Partners), Geoffrey Grimmer (Executive Director of The Adam Palmer Sustainability Fund) and a representative from the San Miguel Power Association.