New Award-Winning Documentary on Wireless Hazards : Full Signal
Full Signal Washington, D.C. Premiere at the
DC Environmental Film Festival
A new documentary film on the health effects of cell towers, Full Signal, interviews scientists around the world who are researching the health effects related to cellular technology; activists who are fighting to regulate the placement of antennas; and lawyers and law makers who represent the people wanting those antennas regulated.
Filmed in ten countries and six US states, FULL SIGNAL examines the dilemma between health and finance, one of the challenges in the fight to regulate antenna placement. The film won best documentary at the International Myrtle Beach Film Festival.
There are 245,912 cell phone towers in the United States, and yet there have been no studies conducted in the U.S. on the risk to human health caused by increased exposure to radiofrequency radiation emissions. Studies in other countries show increased rates of cancer, skin rashes, headaches, fatigue, sleep disturbances and memory problems in those living closest to cell towers.
According to film director, Talal Jabari, “The bottom line is there is more and more science that is showing there are risks associated with wireless technology. We have to take precautions, not just on an individual level, but on a community level, and, also, in terms of government, to try and change the law that prohibits us from talking about the health impacts of this technology.”
Camilla Rees of ElectromagneticHealth.org says, "In September 2009, Senate hearings on cell phone safety were organized by Sen. Arlen Specter and presided over by Sen. Tom Harkin but concerned health advocates, scientists and physicians have heard of no steps the federal government is taking since to reduce exposures to cell phone radiation" says Camilla Rees of ElectromagneticHealth.org. She says, "FULL SIGNAL's presence at the D.C. Environmental Film Festival is important to keep this issue on the minds of legislators for the movement and we hope all government leaders concerneend about health and the health of the environment will attend."
Communities the world over are fighting against the placement of cell towers near their homes and schools. Find out why.
There will be question and answer segments after the screenings with the director, former CBS news associate producer, 60 Minutes field producer, and Al Jezeera documentary-channel producer, as well as guests.
For more information - http://www.fullsignalmovie.com http://www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org/
