Campaign Against the Climate
Mads Ellesøe/2020/58 min/Environmental Advocacy, Historical Perspectives, Energy
FILM DESCRIPTION: The planet's largest oil companies were among the first to detect global warming. Instead of taking action, they launched a campaign that has derailed the fight against climate change. A shocking investigation uncovers what these institutions have done to impede the battle against climate change. Companies fired scientists who spoke out, and public perception was purposely manipulated. As the scale and urgency of the climate crisis are becoming undeniably clear, the impact these actions may have had on the race to save the planet is more startling than ever.
Let Us Breathe
Lizabeth Frohwein, Alisa Gao, Katie Jahns, Alexandria Wilt/15 min/2021/Environmental & Social Justice, Climate Change, Health
FILM DESCRIPTION: Follow the story of two teenagers as they go up against a serial polluter (General Iron scrap metal) moving into their already overly industrialized neighborhood in the southeast side of Chicago. Destiny and Greg show us what it's like to grow up in an area with dangerous air pollution and why they deserve better.
Created by four student filmmakers from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
Post-film discussion with Facilitator:
Howard A. Learner, President & Executive Director, Environmental Law & Policy Center
Panelists:
Gregory Miller, Film Subject, "Let Us Breathe"
Olivia Knight, Racial Justice Initiative Manager, As You Sow
Todd Larsen, Executive Co-Director for Consumer & Corporate Engagement, Green America