HOLD THE LINE
For decades, Dr. Jacqueline Echols has fought environmental racism in Atlanta where Black communities are disproportionately impacted by degradation, climate change, and gentrification. This feature-length documentary examines her far reaching advocacy as she faces her most significant challenge yet: stopping the construction of Cop City.
Directed by: Jason Goldman
Produced by: Emily Kuester & Jason Goldman
Status: Production
This feature-length documentary will offer an intimate look at a modern-day eco-activist, navigating a landscape where corporate, state, and environmental interests collide. Through her eyes, we see how the events transpiring in Atlanta are a direct result of environmental racism and a bellwether for the future of climate resilience.