739 people died during the 1995 Chicago heat wave, with the majority from poor and disadvantaged neighborhoods.
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739 people died during the 1995 Chicago heat wave, with the majority from poor and disadvantaged neighborhoods.
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Synopsis
Judith Helfand revisits the 1995 heat wave in Chicago, which led to 739 deaths. The film focuses on poor neighborhoods that suffered the most. It argues that disadvantaged communities experience ongoing disasters beyond natural events. The narrative links social policy to the struggles of these areas. It premiered at DOC NYC on November 11, 2018, and was later released on video on demand by Journeyman Pictures on August 28, 2019. A broadcast on Independent Lens followed on February 3, 2020.
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Why Watch
- Find out how the 1995 heat wave affected Chicago's poor.
- See the impact of systemic inequality on disaster response.
- Meet the communities most affected by natural disasters.
Did You Know
- 739 people died during the 1995 Chicago heat wave.
- The film premiered at DOC NYC on November 11, 2018.
- It was released on video on demand on August 28, 2019.
- The documentary was broadcast on Independent Lens on February 3, 2020.
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What was the death toll of the 1995 Chicago heat wave?
The 1995 Chicago heat wave resulted in the deaths of 739 people.
When did Cooked: Survival by Zip Code premiere?
Cooked: Survival by Zip Code had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 11, 2018.
When was Cooked: Survival by Zip Code released on video on demand?
It was released through video on demand on August 28, 2019.
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