The UMSI DEI Office and ELO are hosting a screening of Thirst for Justice (2022), a documentary that focuses on three battles for clean water—on the Navajo Reservation, in Flint MI, and at Standing Rock. The screening and discussion is part of UMSI’s Theme Year on Water Conservation and Access. During this event, the 58-minute documentary will be streamed, followed by a discussion. Lunch will be provided.

Equipped solely with information about their health conditions, remarkable individuals challenge both industry and government, willingly facing potential arrest in order to protect clean water. This narrative unfolds from Flint to the Navajo Nation, including Standing Rock—a testament to their courage and dedication.

Director Leana Hosea has been a journalist with over 12 years of experience working for the BBC in international news. Her work is accurate and supported by government data, official reports and peer reviewed scientific research. Hosea was also a Knight Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan and is now the inaugural Media Fellow at the School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan

Registration is required at umsi.info/elo-register. Further event details will be provided via email upon registration. Lunch is provided for registered attendees.