“Whose Water?” Film Screening & Water Affordability Panel
March 28, 2023
2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
Lecture Center B2 | Latino Cultural Center
Address
803 S. Morgan St., Select
Cost
Free
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Civic Cinema
Water Affordability Panel
Presented by the UIC Freshwater Lab and UIC Latino Cultural Center
Join us as we learn from water affordability experts from Detroit People’s Water Board and Chicago advocates as we view and discuss the film “Whose Water?” which chronicles the movement for safe and affordable water and sanitation across five drastically different regions in the United States.
When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Where: In-person Latino Cultural Center - Lecture Center B2
PANEL DISCUSSION | 2pm - 4:30pm
The pre-film panel discussion will include Whose Water? filmmaker, Kate Levy, as well as the following panelists:
Detroit People's Water Board Members:
- Briana Parker, Associate Director, Elevate Energy
- Sylvia Orduño, Organizer, Michigan Welfare Rights Organization
- Nicole Hill, Program Director, Connect Detroit
Chicago Water Affordability Advocates:
- Brenda Santoyo Gomez, Senior Policy Analyst, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO)
- Iyana Simba, City Programs Director, Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)
- Oliver Cicioria, Environmental Justice Organizer, Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation (SOUL)
"WHOSE WATER?" FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Through the stories of communities fighting for safe, affordable water and sanitation, the film examines the industrial and governmental systems that prevent so many people from accessing this basic necessity of life and offers concrete solutions to address this unprecedented human rights crisis.
Post-film discussion facilitator:
Briana Parker, Associate Director, Elevate Energy.
Panelists will examine local, state, and national legislation about water affordability. The post-film discussion will include Whose Water? filmmaker, Kate Levy.
*Film approximately 90 minutes.
For access needs or questions, email lcc@uic.edu or call 312-996-3095. All audiences are welcome.
Date posted
Mar 7, 2023
Date updated
Mar 8, 2023