Bittersweet Muck Showing
May 31 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
Uncover the hidden impact of sugarcane burning in Florida. Learn about the controversial practice of sugarcane burning and its impact on air quality, health, and the environment. Discover the untold stories of the resilient people living in Belle Glade, the unique “muck” soil that powers an industry, and the fight for cleaner, greener alternatives. Join us for a special screening of the Emmy nominated NBC 6 South Florida produced documentary “Bittersweet Muck” (view trailer) at the Mandel Public Library Auditorium followed by a Q & A panel discussion with experts. The Panel will feature Emmy Winning Investigative Journalist Sasha Jones, Former Mayor of the City of Pahokee and member of the Stop The Burn – Go Green Campaign leadership team Colin Walkes, Ankush K. Bansal, MD, FACP, FACPM, SFHM – President of Physicians for Social Responsibility Florida Chapter and Co-Founder of Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, and Patrick Ferguson Sierra Club Florida Chapter Senior Organizing Representative on the Stop The Burn-Go Green Campaign.
There is capacity for 100 people please RSVP to reserve your spot.