The Sky Above Zenica

12A

In the Bosnian city of Zenica, cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease have become the norm. As residents fear for their health and their livelihood, an organisation of devoted citizens begin to gather evidence to combat the pollution that envelops their home - with the town's giant steel plant at the centre of their battle.

Filmed over seven years, The Sky Above Zenica follows their poignant demand for change, as the group come up against corrupt officials, corporations and governments in a captivating and thrilling journey towards truth and justice.

This screening will be introduced by Abi McConnell, a PhD researcher in atmospheric chemistry at the University of Leeds, on what more we can be doing to improve air quality here in Leeds.

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Part of the touring UK Green Film Festival 2025.

Abi McConnel's research focuses on what happens to particulate matter once released into the atmosphere, helping to better understand their impact on health and climate. Abi is passionate about making environmental science more accessible and sees storytelling as a powerful tool to inspire action on air quality and climate change.