Movies That Matter: Manzanar Diverted, When Water Becomes Dust

Sitting at the foot of the majestic snow-capped Sierras, Manzanar, the WWII concentration camp, becomes the confluence for memories of Payahuunadü, the now-parched "land of flowing water." Intergenerational women from Native American, Japanese American and rancher communities come together to form an unexpected alliance to defend their land and water from Los Angeles.

Join filmmaker Ann Kaneko and Max Christman, Caltech manager of sustainability programs, in a live Q&A as they discuss relevant issues brought forth in the documentary and the significance of Earth Week. Click here to view the film trailer!

Earth Day, held annually since 1970, has offered a continuing opportunity to recognize the human role in environmental protection. Caltech Sustainability hopes that collaboration with other Caltech groups with seemingly distinct missions will illustrate the interdisciplinary nature with which the world's greatest sustainability problems must be addressed. Environmental justice must be a leading theme as we look to address the climate crisis and other sustainability challenges.

A live Q&A will follow with:

• Ann Kaneko, Filmmaker
• Max Christman, Caltech manager of sustainability programs

A link to the film and Q&A will be emailed to all registrants 48 hours prior to the start time.. Click here to reserve your spot!