MoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs #403: Soozie Eastman

Soozie is a film director, producer, & environmental advocate based in Louisville, Kentucky. She is notably recognized for her work in documentary filmmaking, focusing on environmental and health-related topics. Critical aspects of Soozie Eastman's career and contributions include: Documentary Filmmaking: Eastman has produced and directed documentary films that often highlight environmental and health issues. Her work in this field focuses on raising awareness and educating the public on important topics. Environmental Advocacy: In line with her professional work, Eastman advocates ecological conservation and sustainability. Her films and other projects often aim to inspire action and change in these areas. "Overload: America's Toxic Love Story": One of her notable projects is the documentary "Overload: America's Toxic Love Story," which explores the issue of chemical exposure in everyday life and its impact on health. This film reflects her commitment to shedding light on lesser-known environmental and health challenges. Community Engagement: Eastman is involved in her local community in Louisville, engaging in initiatives that promote environmental awareness and sustainability. Educational and Public Speaking Roles: Alongside her filmmaking, Eastman may engage in educational roles, public speaking, and presentations, where she shares her expertise and insights on environmental issues, filmmaking, and advocacy. An American filmmaker and producer based in Louisville, Kentucky. She has been involved in various documentary and narrative filmmaking projects and film festival administration. Eastman has been recognized for her work, particularly in documentary films that delve into social and environmental issues. She has produced & directed Overload: America's Toxic Love Story, By the Wayside & Meant to Be. Soozie Eastman has also been involved in the Louisville film community and has often been a proponent of the arts and filmmaking in the region. She has worked with several organizations to promote filmmaking as an art form and a viable career for aspiring artists in Kentucky and beyond.