Film Screening: MisLEAD: America’s Secret Epidemic

Wednesday, April 13, 2022. 5:15 - 7:45 pm
Event Sponsor(s)
Sponsored by: History Department, Bill Lane Center for the American West, the Program in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, and the Program in Science, Technology, and Society.
MisLEAD: America’s Secret Epidemic

This film examines the crisis of childhood Lead poisoning in America today, including interviews with many of the top experts on the subject, who outline the disturbing history behind the genesis of this entirely-preventable disease, and challenge the entrenched myths surrounding its spread - and ultimately reveal a picture that is squarely at odds with the official century-old industry-written (government policy-endorsed) U.S. narrative that has resulted in what many in the medical community refer to as a hidden epidemic - one that continues to visit devastation upon children, families - and the U.S. economy, irrespective of race, socio-economic background and geography. The film also explores the compelling stories of families of Lead-poisoned children across the country, and how and why they are dealing with the effects of childhood Lead poisoning.

The 92-minute film will be followed by a post-screening discussion with the film's Director and Federal award-winning Environmental Activist, Tamara Rubin.

The film's trailer can be seen at MisLEADMovie.com

Complimentary boxed dinners for first 20 attendees.