Lake Effect

Lake Effect follows journalist Nancy Nichols as she investigates her sister Sue’s death, exploring the connection between industrial pollution and cancer in their hometown of Waukegan, Illinois. Through interviews with scientists and environmentalists, she delves into the environmental history of the town, which is now marked by Superfund sites. Along the way, Nichols uncovers her own diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, highlighting the importance of questioning and awareness in addressing environmental health risks.