Dirty Laundry 2018
Distributed by The Video Project, 145 - 9th St., Suite 102, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-475-2638
Produced by Bryan Lemon
Directed by Conor B. Lewis
Streaming, 85 mins
High School - General Adult
Cancer; Mesothelioma
Date Entered: 04/28/2020
Reviewed by Rodney Birch, Research Services Librarian, Northwest Nazarene UniversityMesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, usually associated with exposure to asbestos. This documentary adds to other films on this topic by adding in a narrative feature. In an attempt to understand their grandmother's disease, two cousins cycle across the United States, talking to people about their experience with the disease. This film notes a variety of companies that continue to expose employees and consumers to asbestos. While there are laws in place dictating and restricting the use of asbestos, the question raised by the film is whether they go far enough. Additionally, what more can be done to protect workers? The film concludes with a list of companies that use asbestos as well as resource agencies for learning more about mesothelioma and asbestos.
Awards:
Alan Reinstein Award; Cultural Spirit Award (New Hope Film Festival)