
Harm In The Water - Film Screening
Fri, Sep 26
|New Orleans
"Harm in the Water" an award-winning documentary by filmmaker Kendall Moore. The film connects historical issues like slavery to concerns with current environmental hazards concerns, highlighting the link between the location of chemical plants in these communities and increased cancer rates.


Time & Location
Sep 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
New Orleans, 1440 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
About the event
Join us for a special screening of "Harm in the Water" - The award-winning documentary by filmmaker Kendall Moore that explores the devastating impact of pollution in Black communities along the Mississippi River. The film connects historical issues like slavery to current concerns with environmental hazards, highlighting the link between the location of chemical plants in these communities and increased cancer rates. The film, supported by the National Science Foundation, features community members, scientists, activists, and scholars working for healthier and economically thriving communities. A conversation follows with the people featured in the film to share more insight on the film, their work, and actions that reduce harms in our water.
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