When a corporate hog farm moves in––uninvited––on land her grandfather had purchased after claiming his freedom from slavery, Elsie Herring decides to fight back. But as her rural community becomes the epicenter of the pork industry’s explosion in America, Elsie’s struggle to save her family’s home and heritage turns into a battle against one of the world’s most powerful companies and its deadly pollution. Her North Carolina community comes together in a fight for their rights to clean air, pure water, and just and sustainable food system. An inspiring documentary about real-life environmental heroes. There will be a discussion and happy hour with food and drinks following the screening. Environmental Justice and Sustainability Speaker Series, hosted by the Center for the Blue Economy at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. For more info, contact Rachel C. at cbe@middlebury.edu or call 831-647-4183.

The Smell of Money: Film Screening and Discussion
Monday, April 22, 2024 (Earth Day!)
6:00pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time (reception to follow)
In-Person Event and Virtual via Zoom
Irvine Auditorium, McCone Building, Middlebury Institute of International Studies
499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Free, open to the public
DETAILS AT GO.MIDDLEBURY.EDU/SMELLOFMONEY