Fort Worth's ongoing film series "Movies That Matter" is set to feature a resonant documentary, Cooked: Survival by Zip Code, that delves deep into the intersections between economic disparity, racial injustice, and environmental crises. Scheduled for a 7 p.m. screening on June 5 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the engaging film is an urgent look back at the lethal 1995 Chicago heatwave. The event, boasting free admission, calls for viewers to arrive well before the 6:40 p.m. cutoff if they have reservations—after which, it's an open seating free-for-all.
The stark tale the film narrates is not just one of an extraordinary weather event; it's essentially an exposé of the less visible but far more enduring social issues that underpin such disasters. According to the promotional materials, Cooked lays bare a long-term crisis of pernicious poverty, economic, and social isolation, and racism.
A trailer is available for those interested in getting a sneak peek, and tickets can be reserved at the City of Fort Worth's official website. The Fort Worth Movies That Matter initiative—a free, bi-monthly film showcase—consistently creates platforms for these crucial conversations through cinema. Besides its regular screening schedule, which includes this June event, MTM also organizes additional screenings in collaboration with community partners throughout the year.
