The film *Dark Waters*, suitable for high school students and older, is a valuable resource for educators and youth leaders to discuss with young people the impact of industrial chemical pollution on the environment and on communities. This activist feature film sheds light on how democracy works, with its powers and checks and balances, and the crucial role of whistleblowers. It raises questions about how individuals form their opinions and how every citizen can become an active participant in this debate of conflicting views, which lies at the heart of democracy.