It’s Not Too Late to Join Us For the Poisoning Paradise Film Festival!
It’s not too late to join us for the Poisoning Paradise Film Festival! Screenings of the film will be available in coordination with a series of virtual panel discussions that will highlight the work of food sovereignty activists in Hawaiʻi, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and across Turtle Island (North America). Join us to learn about the devastating impacts of the agrochemical industry and the work of community leaders who are charting vital paths forward in and beyond Hawaiʻi.
Programming includes..
In-person and virtual screenings of Keely Shaye Brosnan and Teresa Tico’s Poisoning Paradise (2017). This documentary film explores the story of how a small Kauaʻi community pushed back against the agrochemical industry amidst corporate bullying, political influence, and ongoing concealment. Although Kauaʻi’s plight might seem like a local issue, the impact of this industry extends far beyond Hawaiʻi. From Puerto Rico to Southeast Asia, communities around the globe are struggling to reclaim their food systems from corporate control and its toxic legacy.
Panel discussions with communities living on the frontlines of genetically engineered (GE) experimentation, genetically modified (GM) agriculture, and industrial food systems. These panels will highlight the interconnected struggle these communities share, as well as the colonial history of industrial agriculture. We may have reached the midway point of our festival, but there are still TWO panels left that you can register for today!
Check to see if there are any screenings in your area, register to host your own, and learn more about the remaining panel discussions by clicking the button below!
Previous Panels
Launch Panel: The panel features amazing activists who led the grassroots community movement on Kaua'i that inspired the creation of the Poisoning Paradise film.
Frontline Action: Movement leaders from the Midwest, California and Hawaiʻi share stories of their efforts to protect community members from pesticides, while also advancing regenerative solutions.