World Premiere of The Price of Milk Ep. 4: The Kids are Not Alright

Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:30 - 7:45pm

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Join Climate Defiance and the Cooper Climate Coalition at The Cooper Union for the world premiere of episode 4 of The Price of Milk - The Kids Are Not Alright. 

In school cafeterias, milk is inevitable. Even as younger generations trend towards dairy-free lifestyles—and students of color speak up about lactose intolerance—cartons of milk continue to find their way onto lunch trays. At 17, Marielle Williamson launched a lawsuit against the Los Angeles School District and USDA, fighting for her First Amendment rights to challenge the ubiquity of milk in schools. Her battle is kindred to the work of Leslie Martinez, a policy advocate who represents communities living with the effects of climate change and dairy pollution. 

A panel featuring the director and activists from the film follows the screening. Registration required here.

 

 

 

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