VIEW FROM THE BAY TELEVISION INTERVIEW
abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=viewfrombay&id=4804281
JACKIE SUE RADIO INTERVIEW
www.hazardsthemovie.com/hazards_jackie_sue.mp3
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The next film will expose the poor conditions in our schools. Send your story, pictures or video of poor conditions in your school to 3020 EL Cerrito Plaza #542, El Cerrito CA 94530.
ABOUT THE FILM:
HAZARDS directed by Scarlett Shepard (1 min 19 sec, DVD, 2006), is a music video/public service announcement that educates the viewer about the dangerous chemicals in cosmetics and personal care items. YouTube the film at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFQ8gFBoD_M
WHY I MADE THIS FILM:
Director, Scarlett Shepard, says, " I'm a former cosmetic junkie! I went to the department store cosmetic counter as I had done a thousand times to stock up and to find new shades. I was sampling the lipstick, mascara, lotion and perfume when a woman approached the counter and asked the sales clerk if she had any paraben-free products. The sales clerk looked at the ingredients list for various items and most contained paraben. As a filmmaker and consumer the red flags began to rise. I asked the woman about paraben and she said that it is an ingredient researchers found in human breast tumor tissues. I went home and checked the labels of all my products at home. They all contained paraben! I went on the web and accessed scientific journals and found that the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care items can be hazardous to my health. This personal experience inspired me to make the film and to help others find safer products.
ABOUT HAZARDS THE MOVIE WEB SITE:
Scarlett Shepard, filmmaker and community educator is working on a series of short music videos/public service announcements on a variety of issues that affect us locally and globally. These short films are designed to engage individuals and communities nationwide to learn about important issues and to inspire them to take action.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Knowledge is power! Get a copy of Hazards and hold a screening for your family and friends. Of course you can watch the film online, but watching it with an audience is so much powerful! This will provide a forum to discuss the issue and inspire individuals to take action.
For more information email: scarlettmittens@yahoo.com or write to 3020 El Cerrito Plaza #542, El Cerrito CA 94530.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FINDING SAFER BRANDS:
The Environmental Working Group
Skin Deep is a personal care product safety guide with in-depth information on the 14,841 products—1,052 brands of lotion, lip balm, deodorant, sunscreen and other popular products—and the 7, 093 ingredients that form them. With its core of 37 toxicity and regulatory databases, Skin Deep provides safety ratings and brand-by-brand comparisons that can help consumers choose safe products.
www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep2/
www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep/info_why.php
