Taking Back Our Town - 2001

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.

90min
2001
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.4/10

About Taking Back Our Town

Taking Back Our Town 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.

Runtime: 90min

Extra details

Original Title: Taking Back Our Town
Original Language: English
Directed By: Sam Pillsbury
Production Companies
Schreckinger Communications CompanyHearst Entertainment ProductionsLifetime