Bhopali Film Screening
In preparation for the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal Gas Disaster, the International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal (ICJB) - North America, is collaborating with the UI Public Policy Center and Association for India’s Development (AID) Iowa chapter, to organize a North American Screening Tour of the critically acclaimed documentary, Bhopali.
The Bhopal gas disaster, as well as the slew of chemical disasters impacting communities around the world, reminds us of the need for people power to hold corporate power accountable. By bringing this film to a community near you, we hope to build awareness for and solidarity with survivors and spread the message of this 29-year-old struggle for corporate accountability.
WHAT: FREE Screening of Bhopali followed by Q&A
WHEN: Tuesday Oct 22nd, 7pm
WHERE: Levitt Auditorium, Boyd Law Building
Trailer: https://streamingmoviesright.com/us/movie/bhopali/
Bhopali, made by award-winning director van Maximilian Carlson, documents the experience of second-generation children affected by the gas disaster of 1984 and groundwater contamination by Union Carbide Corporation, now owned by Dow Chemical, the second largest chemical company in the world. The documentary follows several Bhopali children as they and their families cope with the ongoing medical and social disaster, as well as their memories of the disaster that shocked the world. Set against a backdrop of high stakes activism, global politics, and human rights advocacy, this film explores the Bhopalis’ ongoing struggle for justice and also features Noam Chomsky, activist Satinath Sarangi, and attorney Rajan Sharma.
About ICJB: The International Campaign for Justice for Bhopal (ICJB) is a coalition of disaster survivors and environmental, social justice, progressive Indian, and human rights groups that have joined forces to hold the Indian Government and Dow Chemical Corporation accountable for the ongoing chemical disaster in Bhopal, India. It was set up to address the grave injustices suffered by the half million Bhopal Gas Disaster survivors. To learn more visit www.studentsforbhopal.org.
About AID: Association for India's Development (AID) is a non-profit volunteer movement promoting sustainable, equitable and just development, with over thirty chapters in the United States. AID supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in agriculture, energy, education, health, livelihoods, natural resources, women's empowerment and social justice. AID Iowa chapter meets every Thursday at 6pm in the IMU - join us! For information and updates please visit and “Like” our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/aidiowa