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Using Documentaries for

Environmental Justice

The film captures nuances that would be difficult to articulate


verbally and could not be captured effectively through an essay
Carlton Eley, Senior Environmental Protection Specialist for the U.S. EPA

COAL ASH STORIES


Audience Responses
90% gained better understanding of the issues

98% are more willing to speak out


90% have an increased interest in being involved with the hosting
organizations
75% of audiences were not already affiliated with a group or
organization

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How do we collaborate
with millions of people
to tell a story?

FDR under water,


early morning
after Sandy

(Unsuccessfully) Drying
files in the sun after
Sandy %Socrates
SculpturePark

Pumping out
homes
#volunteers

Youth Collaborations

WATER WARRIORS

MICHAEL
PREMO

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