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10/12/2001 Drama, TV Movie 1h 30m
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Sometimes ordinary women become heroes.

Overview

A true story about a concerned housewife, Pat Melancon, who tries to block Shintech, a massive Japanese petrochemical conglomerate, from building a plant in her toxic township already known as "cancer alley". Pat and a few newly recruited, fledgling activitsts face the full force of Shintech's wealth and influence peddling, which has bought the cooperation of the government from the local level all the way up to the Governor's office.

  1. Sam Pillsbury

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Laura Innes

    Pat Melancon

  2. Ruby Dee

    Emelda West

  3. Chris Bauer

    James Melancon

  4. Myndy Crist

    Lisa LaVie

  5. Hallee Hirsh

    Catherine Melancon

  6. Alyson Reed

    Roseanne

  7. Wendy Davis

    Janice Dickerson

  8. Kate Norby

    Tammy

  9. Davenia McFadden

    Gloria

  10. View more

Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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