The Shaw Institute is proud to be screening the award-winning documentary short film, SLUDGE: A PFAS UPRISING (28 minutes), followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers, PFAS experts and Maine family farmers that are featured in the film. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask questions. This event is a fundraiser for the Shaw Institute's nonprofit mission, specifically supporting their PFAS research and testing programs.
VENUE
Alamo Theatre, Bucksport, Maine
TICKETS*
$10 General
$5 Students & Seniors
*These are suggested donations. Nobody will be turned away as long as we have seats to offer, but tickets sold on our website will have priority.
PANELISTS
• Mary Yurlina, Agricultural PFAS Specialist, Maine DACF-PFAS Response Program
• Shelley Megquier, Policy & Research Director, Maine Farmland Trust
• Brendan Holmes, Family Farmer, Co-Owner, Misty Brook Farm (featured in the film)
• Dr. Charlie Rolsky, Executive Director, Shaw Institute
ABOUT THE FILM
SLUDGE explores the impact of PFAS contamination on Maine farmers. The film focuses on the widespread contamination of farmland with PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," due to the use of municipal sludge as fertilizer. It highlights the stories of farmers like Fred Stone and Adam and Johanna Nordell, who have been significantly affected by this contamination. The film aims to raise awareness about the issue and potentially inspire action to protect farmers and the food supply.
The film is from director Jeff Christian and one of the executive producers is well-known actor and environmentalist, Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket, Dark Knight Returns, Stranger Things, Oppenheimer and more).
You may also like the following events from Shaw Institute:
Also check out other
Entertainment events in Bucksport,
Business events in Bucksport,
Arts events in Bucksport.
|
