Three weeks from now, UMBC’s AOK library will be hosting a public screening for the upcoming documentary “Hiding in the Walls.” Centered on environmental justice in Baltimore, the film focuses on a lead poisoning epidemic that disproportionately affects poor neighborhoods and communities of color. Historical discriminatory practices planted the seed for this silent killer, and there is an unfortunate air of acceptance, rather than outrage, that has allowed lead poisoning to perpetuate in urban areas. The filmmakers provide firsthand accounts of adult survivors whose lives are irreparably, and unjustly, impacted. “Hiding in the Walls” is an enriching film for those wanting to become more educated on environmental justice issues in our own community.
“Hiding in the Walls” won Best Feature Film at the 2022 Social and Economic Justice Film Festival and the 2022 Gaia Prize for Environmental Filmmaking.
The documentary will be screened in the library on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 pm. There is no admission fee. The filmmakers will be present for a Q&A once the film is finished, and refreshments will be offered throughout. Non-GES students are of course welcome, so spread the word!
For more information about “Hiding in the Walls,” you can visit the following link. You may also stream the documentary for free on Kanopy with your university log-in info: https://www.silentmediagroup.com/hiding-in-the-walls
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