CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We take a deep dive into the award-winning film ‘Harm in the Water’, produced by Black in Marine Science (BIMS) and directed by Kendall Moore, which exposes the hidden dangers of water contamination and its disproportionate impact on low-income communities.
The film examines how toxins such as PFAS and industrial runoff persistently threaten public health along major waterways, including the Mississippi River and, closer to home, the Tennessee River and Chattanooga’s waterways.
I had the pleasure of speaking with a marine scientist and an associate professor about ways residents can stay informed and be safe…