The interviewees explain that they could not even move if they wanted to, since no one wants to buy homes beside a plant burning toxic waste. The video ends. The audience realizes that they are not the first community to find themselves in this situation. They are wondering, since they are a poor, rural, predominantly African-American community, if they are being unfairly targeted to house a hazardous waste facility. The woman who convened the meeting hands out information about incineration and says she has extra copies of the videotape.
People begin showing the tape to their family and friends.
They bring copies to church meetings and civic organizations. They organize a public screening at the local high school. The community creates a local environmental group and membership steadily increases. People meet with their local officials and express their concerns. They attend public hearings.