Get Ready, Pittsburgh! "Inversion" is Coming & We're Here for It!

So, what are yinz doing at 7 p.m. May 27th? We know that’s a very specific question - here’s what’s going on:

Many of you know our good friend, the incredibly talented local filmmaker Mark Dixon. Well, Mark is putting the finishing touches on his much-anticipated new documentary, "Inversion: The Unfinished Business of Pittsburgh's Air," and from what we've seen, it's really powerful stuff.

Just recently, he shared some preview clips of "Inversion" at the Pittsburgh Documentary Salon, and Mark mentioned it was a GREAT time sharing and discussing the film with an eager audience. 

He was grateful for all the encouraging comments, useful feedback, and the fantastic conversation that followed. We even heard there were a few tears shed – a true testament to the film's impact!

So, what's "Inversion" all about?

Mark's film dives deep into a subject close to all our hearts here in Southwestern Pennsylvania: our air quality. 

It explores the ongoing struggle for clean air in the greater Pittsburgh region, a fight that became even more urgent after the catastrophic fire at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works. 

That event, as many of you painfully remember, took our already struggling air quality from bad to worse. "Inversion" highlights how decades of grassroots organizing are now coming to a head as our community stands up to assert its fundamental right to breathe clean air.

For more than 50 years, GASP has been on the front lines, advocating, educating, and fighting for the right to clean air for everyone in our region and we truly believe a documentary like "Inversion” - created by a filmmaker who truly gets it - is an incredible way to bring these vital issues to an even wider audience. 

It tells our stories, our struggles, and most importantly, our enduring hope and determination.

Hearing about the amazing response – the engaging discussions, the emotional reactions – just fuels our anticipation to see the full film. It’s clear that "Inversion" will be a significant conversation starter and a powerful tool for change.

So, back to our question about what you all are doing at 7 p.m. May 27…Mark is hosting a Zoom event to share the same preview material.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to get a sneak peek and be part of the conversation,” GASP Executive Director Patrick Campbell said.

So, if you’d like to join us for a sneak peek, here’s the registration link: https://bluelens.zoom.us/meeting/register/VUOrUwnrT8GmZon-XHP_nA