In this mere 100 miles, there are over 150 petrochemical plants, which are responsible for producing the highest concentration of toxic emissions to the air, land and water in the country. The residents of this area who are mainly African American and poor, suffer from astronomical rates of cancer, asthma and other medical ailments. Our mission is to build a network for grassroots organizing in environmental justice communities.
Local residents help tailor each film screening to meet community needs.
The crowd of a hundred plus was electric. This film provokes thought and emotion, and I suspect, hope and action for justice. I think it is going to play an important part in the ongoing educational process about what it means to reconcile justice and economic development in poor and minority communities.