HOW TO POISON A PLANET

Toxic chemicals are in our water. This is the story of the people who fought to expose the truth.

Join us for a powerful screening of How to Poison a Planet, a feature documentary that traces the decades-long cover-up of PFAS contamination in American communities—and the fight to hold those responsible accountable. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Katrina McGowan and featuring actor and activist Mark Ruffalo, the film sheds light on the impact of “forever chemicals” and the lives forever changed by them.

The evening will also include a screening of The Disappearing Man, a short film about environmental invisibility and resilience, followed by a panel discussion with leading voices in law, science, and advocacy:

Panelists Include:

• Rob Bilott, Environmental Attorney, Taft Law

• Gary Douglas, Lead Counsel, $12.5B 3M PFAS Settlement

• Rebecca Newman, Senior Associate, Douglas & London

• Dr. Junhong Chen, Crown Family Professor of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago

• Michael Strande, Father of Amara Strande, featured in the film

• Moderator: Alaina Harkness, CEO, Current

This event is affiliated with Chicago Water Week, presented by Current.

A special thank you to our promotional partners at Current, Taft Law, ITCC and Click Control Marketing.