If toxic air is a monument to slavery, how do we take it down?

About This Movie

This 2021 documentary takes a hard look at the transformation of a once idyllic stretch of the Mississippi River into a toxic wasteland. The film dives into the grim realities of the so-called 'Petrochemical Corridor,' giving you a sense of the local communities grappling with the consequences of pollution. The pacing is contemplative yet urgent, reflecting the pressing nature of the issues at hand. It employs advanced cartography and fluid dynamics to visualize the environmental damage, making the data tangible. You feel the weight of the history intertwined with the present, and there's an unsettling yet necessary confrontation with the themes of accountability and environmental justice. It’s gritty, grounded, and not afraid to serve the harsh truths.

In-depth exploration of environmental justiceFocus on local community impactUnique visual storytelling techniques