On the Fenceline: A Fight for Clean Air

Film subject Carol White will join the post-film discussion.

Tara Eng, Kristen Harrison, Alex Klein, and Alisha Tamarchenko/2021/25 min/Environmental & Social Justice, Health, Climate Change, Energy

FILM DESCRIPTION: On the Fenceline: A Fight for Clean Air is an urgent call for justice for Philadelphia's low-income communities. After years of living on the fenceline of the east coast’s largest oil refinery and suffering from several critical health issues – including cancer, asthma, and COPD – residents have come together to stand up to CEOs and fight for their right to breathe.

Will screen with The Sacrifice Zone: Life in an Industrial Wasteland.

VIRTUAL: Sunday, March 6, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Central Standard Time

IN PERSON: Sunday, March 6, 5:30 to 8:45 p.m. Central Standard Time
At Euclid Ave. United Methodist Church, 405 S. Euclid Ave., Oak Park
In accordance with CDC guidelines for congregate settings, a well-fitting mask is required at this event.

Post-film discussion with Facilitator:

  • Natasha Percival-Rawlins, Senior Consultant, OVP Management Consulting Group Inc.

    Panelists:

  • Julie Winokur, Director, The Sacrifice Zone

  • Carol White, Film Subject, On the Fenceline

  • Oboi Reed, Founder, Equiticity

  • Olga Bautista, Executive Director, South East Environmental Task Force

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.