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Free Film Screening of "Thirsty for Justice: the struggle for the human right to water"
Thirsty for Justice is a 2015 Wild & Scenic Film Festival selection.
It shares powerful stories of those who suffer from the assault on their personal health and human dignity, as well as the inspiring story of the grassroots movement that made the human right to water the law of the land in California. Let's make that right a reality!
The film is 38 minutes long and after the film there will be a panel Q&A session with:
Susan Panttaja, Environmental Geologist and Worship Associate.
Stephen Fuller-Rowell, Sonoma County Water Coalition
Jane Nielson, Sonoma County Water Coalition
Salote Soqo, Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
Sponsored By: Advocates for Social Justice, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Santa Rosa
Video Synopsis
Your tap water is unsafe to drink, the local well is contaminated and buying bottled water drains away one fourth of your monthly income. Sadly, this nightmare is a daily reality for hundreds of thousands of Californians. In Thirsty for Justice, we visit communities in the Central and Salinas Valleys, where groundwater has been contaminated by agricultural run-off. In urban Los Angeles County, we meet local residents who are facing off against mutual water companies over contaminated water and unaccountable power. We learn about the unique challenges facing access to water and sanitation for those who are homeless, and the threats to tribal cultures when denied access to their sacred waters. These stories demand our attention and urgent action. Fortunately, a recent victory in Sacramento can help us navigate the challenging road ahead. Thirsty for Justice tells the inspiring story of the grassroots movement to pass the Human Right to Water Act (AB685), highlights next steps for implementation, and calls for active civic engagement in water policy from your local watershed and water district to the state and national level. As we confront the challenges of drought in a changing climate, contaminated and overdrawn aquifers, aging infrastructure and unaccountable governance, we are reminded that no one in California should take clean affordable water for granted. The human right to water can serve as our moral compass, leading us toward fairness, respect for human dignity and care for the natural systems that sustain us all. Now it's up to us to make that right a reality.
Film produced by:
Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California
In association with:
Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
Produced and directed by:
Rev. Lindi Ramsden and Ian Slattery
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LocationThe Glaser Center (Unitarian Universalist) (View)
547 Mendocino Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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