The last three years have seen some of the largest profits on record for clothing brands, alongside some of the most catastrophic disasters in the history of garment production.
Spurred into action by the increasing death toll of garment factory disasters, director Andrew Morgan, brought together stories of people suffering under the pressure of the 80 billion garments we consume every year. His film, The True Cost is an incredibly powerful and moving insight into the effects of the fashion industry on the environment and the people across our world.
The True Cost official trailer
On Thursday 10th March 2016, Know The Origin are screening this award winning documentary that has sparked global media attention at Lymm Baptist Church. They will then lead a discussion on the impact of our buying choices and what we can do to make a difference.
Know The Origin is a new style-led ethical brand that reconnects you with the people, process and purpose behind our clothing . KTO co-founder, Charlotte Instone, will be sharing from their journey and time in India and Bangladesh; visiting garment workers, cotton farms, factories, trade unions and spending time with some of the survivors of the disasters.
Join us in exploring the links between our clothing, consumerism and poverty.
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7pm: Doors open with Fairtrade refreshments
7.15pm – 8.45pm: True Cost film screening
8:45 – 9.30pm: Guest Speakers from Know The Origin
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Free admission – no tickets required. Please feel free to invite friends and family.