Taking Back Our Town (2001)
Sometimes ordinary women become heroes.
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.
Director: Sam Pillsbury
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 10, 2001
Cast
- Laura Innes - Pat Melancon
- Ruby Dee - Emelda West
- Chris Bauer - James Melancon
- Myndy Crist - Lisa LaVie
- Hallee Hirsh - Catherine Melancon
- Alyson Reed - Roseanne
- Wendy Davis - Janice Dickerson
- Kate Norby - Tammy
- Davenia McFadden - Gloria
- Virginia Capers
Screenplay
- Monte Stettin (Teleplay)
- Susanna Styron (Teleplay)
- Bridget Terry (Teleplay)
- Monte Stettin (Story)
Music: Peter Rodgers Melnick
Cinematography: James Bartle
Editing: Pamela Malouf
Production: Schreckinger Communications Company, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
cancer, church, epa
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taking Back Our Town about?
- 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.
- Who directed Taking Back Our Town?
- Taking Back Our Town was directed by Sam Pillsbury.
- Who stars in Taking Back Our Town?
- Taking Back Our Town stars Laura Innes, Ruby Dee, Chris Bauer, Myndy Crist, Hallee Hirsh, Alyson Reed.
- How long is Taking Back Our Town?
- Taking Back Our Town has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Taking Back Our Town?
- Taking Back Our Town is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Taking Back Our Town produced?
- Taking Back Our Town was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Taking Back Our Town?
- The themes of Taking Back Our Town include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.