Our Movement Starts Here

Synopsis

In a rural community in North Carolina, residents confront the state’s decision to establish a toxic landfill in their neighborhood. Their fight against environmental injustice becomes a catalyst for the international environmental justice movement. The documentary details how this community articulated the concept of environmental racism, mobilizing local and national support to challenge the landfill's impact on their health and environment. Through their activism, they inspire a broader dialogue on environmental issues affecting marginalized communities.