Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air

Created by American University’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking in partnership with the American Lung Association, this short film looks back on 50 years of the Clean Air Act, highlighting both the incredible progress made in cleaning up air pollution as well as the stories of communities that are still suffering from polluted environments. The 30-minute film underscores the challenges we continue to face in protecting health and ensuring health equity amid the growing threats from climate change and worsening air quality. The event is co-sponsored by the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy.
Special guests
Cesunica Ivey, PhD, UC, Riverside Air Quality & Environmental Justice Researcher
Karen Jakpor, MD, MPH, American Lung Association Volunteer & Impacted Resident
Taylor Thomas, Research & Policy Analyst, East Yard Communities for Env. Justice
Adrian Martinez, Staff Attorney, Earthjustice
Jonathan Pruitt, Environmental Justice Program Coordinator at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Stockton