Title: Green
Authors: Dunn, Laura.; Two Birds Film.
Publisher: Two Birds Film,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Environmental justice.; Environmental degradation Louisiana Health aspects.; Environmental degradation Health aspects.; Environmental health Louisiana.; Green movement
Abstract: Documents how one group of people may be bearing the burden for our nation's consumerism. In the 100 miles between Baton Rouge and New Orleans there are over 150 petrochemical plants,responsible for producing 25% of the nation's petrochemicals. This area reports the country's highest concentration of toxic emissions to the environment. The residents of this area, mainly African American and poor, suffer from high rates of cancer, asthma and other ailments.