"The Story of Cosmetics" (8 minutes)
An examination of the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. This film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives.
"From a Silk Cocoon" (1 hour, 46 minutes)
This film tells Dr. Satsuki Ina's family’s story of the tragic outcome resulting from the wartime hysteria and racial profiling that occurred during WW II in the name of "military necessity."
The film is followed by a panel and Q & A that includes Dr. Ina, Harry Wang, MD (President of Physicians for Social Responsibility, Sacramento Chapter) and Basim Elkarra, Executive Director of the Council on Islamic Relations. "From a Silk Cocoon" received a Northern California Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Historical/Cultural Programming.
