The Cost Of Clarity

Information

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Start Time: 11:01 AM
Runtime: 14 minutes 18 seconds
Location: Beth Hebrew
333 E. Portland St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Description

The Cost of Clarity follows a group of activists, lawyers, and local residents as they confront the environmental impact of aging telecommunications cables found to be leaching lead into the waters of Lake Tahoe.

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As they push for accountability and demand action from a major corporation, the film reveals the complexity of environmental advocacy—where legal strategy, persistence, and community pressure all play a role in driving change.

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Director

Erica E. Matson is a filmmaker focused on environmental and investigative storytelling. Her work highlights real-world issues through compelling narratives that center on advocacy, accountability, and community impact.

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Through The Cost of Clarity, she brings attention to the challenges of holding institutions accountable while showcasing the determination of those working to protect natural ecosystems.