Skeptical of her parents’ decision to “re-side” their Long Island home with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the seemingly benign cure-all of suburbia. Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Judith Helfand sets out to discover the truth
behind the potentially toxic effects of the material, which is used in building everything from automobiles to computers, medical equipment, and children’s toys. With a tender-hearted agenda and a piece of blue vinyl siding firmly in hand, her journey takes her around the world; unexpectedly taking twists and turns in a filmmaking pursuit that most ordinary homeowners would never dare to take. BLUE VINYL is a heartfelt, sobering, and shockingly hilarious exploration of the complex relationship between consumers and industry.
The film is free and open to the public.
