I have to admit that I’m quite late on the draw. “Blue Vinyl” movie has been out for about five years now, winning Sundance awards and earning mountains of critical praise, but I’ve only now gotten around to giving it a go. I’m sorry I waited so long! Dubbed the green building movement’s “first cult film,” it’s like Roger and Me (the comparisons are inevitable), only far, far more important. Here’s a great article about the film from Healthy Building News.

Certainly, you’ve heard that PVC is bad news, that even casual contact with the ubiquitous material may cause health problems, especially in children. What I didn’t know was exactly how bad this and other vinyl-based materials are, nor how long the vinyl industry has been working feverishly to cover this up. Directors Judith Helfland and Dan Gold effectively provide hard data and a riveting history in a package that seems more or less like lightweight entertainment.

I know, a movie about vinyl doesn’t sound like a good time. That’s why I waited so long. Big mistake. This week, your mission is to trust a stranger (me), rent this film and buy Bobby Conn’s new recording (see below). If I steer you wrong, contact me and I will make it right somehow.

Here’s the Netflix link: BLUE VINYL

The film’s website BLUE VINYL.ORG links to some great resources that provide information on better home building (thanks again, “Garreth”!)

Finally, here’s a song that makes my heart just sing (thanks, Ali). I know that, you too will just LOVE it!

Tags: environment, movies

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