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The film focuses on the story of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, a nine-year-old girl from south-east London who died in 2013 due to air pollution. It examines the impact of environmental factors on health and the ongoing fight for clean air as a human right, led by her mother, Rosamund Kissi-Debrah. The documentary emphasizes the personal tragedy within the broader context of public health and environmental justice.
Directed by Usayd Younis, the film features key figures such as Yanos Zylberberg and Adam Elliot Cooper, and runs for 10 minutes. It addresses the inequality surrounding air quality and its effects on vulnerable populations, highlighting the urgent need for policy changes to protect human rights related to clean air.
Why Watch
- •Meet Ella's mother fighting for clean air rights.
- •See how air pollution affects children's health.
- •Find out about the legal battles for environmental justice.
Did You Know
•Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah died in 2013 at the age of nine.
•Her mother is advocating for clean air to be recognized as a human right.
•The film was directed by Usayd Younis and released in 2021.
•The documentary has a runtime of 10 minutes.
Perfect For
Environmental activismPublic healthHuman rights advocacy