This event is a Community and Impact Screening of the documentary film The Smell of Money. From the film’s website: “A century after her grandfather claimed his freedom from slavery and the family land, Elsie Herring and her North Carolina community fight the world’s largest pork corporation for their freedom to enjoy fresh air, clean water, and a life without the stench of manure.” Since its release in Spring 2022, the film has received several awards, including the Jury Award for Documentary Feature at the 2022 Sarasota Film Festival and was named a Top 5 Audience Favorite by Hot Docs. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with film directors and environmental justice community leaders and Courtney Woods. Ph.D., of the Environmental Justice Action Research Clinic (EJ Clinic) of the Gillings School of Global Public Health is facilitating the event.



A Carolina Engagement Week 2023 Event

Carolina Engagement Week 2023 is your chance to explore the impact of community-driven partnerships powered by state and local community leaders and Carolina researchers. By attending one or more sessions, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the methods and collaborative approaches that are working effectively throughout different parts of North Carolina. You can also identify new opportunities to engage in community initiatives around the state designed to create social and economic impact.