GROUND WAR: When Playing Fields Become Battlefields (Pesticide Documentary)

Must Watch! What’s the true nature of the chemical war with the ground, exposing our families and pets, washing off in our waterways, and affecting wildlife?   

Sun, Jun 30, 2019  6:15 – 9:15 PM  

Arts Barn (Theater) Gaithersburg, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Sierra Club Maryland Chapter is please to co-sponsor the Maryland premiere of the new pesticide documentary, GROUND WAR. The free showing is hosted by Kentlands Community Foundation’s GO GREEN program with the support of additional co-sponsors: City of Gaithersburg, Safe Grow Montgomery, Beyond Pesticides, MOM’s Organic Market, Muddy Branch Alliance. 

ABOUT THE FILM: Ground War is filmmaker Andrew Nisker’s investigation into the death of his father. Nisker’s inquiry takes him deep into the world of golf, chemical lobbying, and citizen activism. Through his investigation, Nisker learns that the rampant use of pesticides around the world may be far more damaging than we understand.

What chance do we have at creating a safer world for our children and ourselves? The answer may lie with the incredible people he encounters along his journey.

Recent Montgomery County legislation that limits pesticide use in lawns is part of this documentary, along with highlighting local Safe Grow Montgomery coalition’s advocacy on this law. This film was shown earlier this spring at the DC Environmental Film Festival.

Door open at 6:15pm, light refreshments and wine will be served as part of a fundraiser. Come early to visit and talk to sponsors and activists, and pick up relevant information at the sponsor tables, followed by 7:00pm documentary showing. There will be a discussion after the film with the filmmaker, Andrew Nisker and local environmental advocates. Donations will be accepted for the filmmaker Andrew Nisker.

More information about the documentary and the trailer, visit: http://groundwar.org

Showing is free, however seating is limited. Please RSVP tickets at: bit.ly/groundwarmd

Email questions or cancellations to: Ling.Tan@mdsierra.org