The 100-Year Effect Brought a Long View on Health to the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival

At the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, The 100-Year Effect made its world premiere, introducing a documentary focused on the long view of human health and prevention.

Directed by Andrew Hinton, the film follows Dr. Kent Thornburg of Oregon Health & Science University and producer Bill Stuart as they work to raise awareness of scientific discoveries aimed at reducing chronic diseases across future generations.

Rather than positioning itself as a technical deep dive, the film centers on communication and impact, tracking how research moves from the lab into public understanding. Hinton approaches the subject through the partnership at its core, using their collaboration to frame a broader conversation about health, responsibility, and long-term outcomes.

The world premiere at Julien Dubuque International Film Festival positioned The 100-Year Effect within the festival’s focus on discovery, presenting the film as an introduction to an evolving area of research while keeping the emphasis on awareness and continued conversation.