The Devil We Know (2018) Instant

While centered in West Virginia, the film illustrates that these "forever chemicals" (PFAS) are now a global health crisis, present in food, consumer products, and drinking water worldwide. Viewing Information Director: Stephanie Soechtig

The film follows the decades-long legal and environmental battle between residents of Parkersburg, West Virginia, and the chemical giant . It details how a synthetic chemical used to manufacture Teflon , known as C8 or PFOA , was released into the environment, eventually finding its way into the blood of 99.7% of Americans. Key Figures & Perspectives The Devil We Know (2018)

C8 exposure is linked to various severe health outcomes, including kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, and ulcerative colitis. While centered in West Virginia, the film illustrates

The documentary highlights how DuPont continued to use and dump the chemical for years, even after their own internal testing showed it was hazardous to humans and animals. Key Figures & Perspectives C8 exposure is linked