Join us on December 1st in Sayville for a FREE FILM SCREENING:
Where the Sweet Birds Sang: Parkinson’s Disease, Pesticides, and the Human Price of a Corporate Cover-Up
Join CCE and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sarah Teale for a free movie screening (registration required) of the documentary Where the Sweet Birds Sang. When Parkinson's strikes her husband and neighbors, Teale investigates a toxic secret in their valley, confronting a chemical giant's decades of deceit.
Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide that is banned in 74 countries, yet it continues to be used in much of the United States, including New York. Research links exposure to paraquat with a significantly increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Paraquat can vaporize during application and reach over 2.7 miles from where it was sprayed—raising serious concerns for agricultural workers and nearby communities.
Paraquat is toxic to birds, mammals, and pollinators. Household pets exposed to paraquat can experience fatal respiratory issues. Oversaturated soils from agricultural irrigation or during periods of heavy rain can carry contaminated soil sediments into nearby streams, ponds, and rivers killing aquatic plants and degrading water quality.
CCE is engaging in a new campaign to ban this toxic pesticide in New York State. After the film there will be a panel of experts to answer questions, including the filmmaker, Sarah Teale. This event is free, but space is limited. RSVP is required to attend.
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Doors: 6:45 pm
Film Screening: 7:00 pm (expert panel with Q&A after the film)
Where: Sayville Theater, 103 Railroad Ave, Sayville, NY
Register: If you’re interested in joining us, please Register Here.
*FREE popcorn and soda included
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