Julie Winokur/2020/32 min/Environmental & Social Justice, Health, Climate Change
Director Julie Winokur will particiate in online post-film discussion.
FILM DESCRIPTION: The Ironbound district of Newark, New Jersey, is one of the most toxic neighborhoods in the country. Maria Lopez-Nuñez, a Honduran-American resident there, is waging war for environmental justice. She is part of the Ironbound Community Corporation, one of the country's most effective environmental justice organizations. The Sacrifice Zone follows Maria as she leads a group of activists determined to break the cycle of communities impacted by environmental racism, serving as dumping grounds for our consumer society.
Will screen with On the Fenceline: A Fight for Clean Air.
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
