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.

Cast

Laura Innes, Ruby Dee, Chris Bauer, Myndy Crist, Hallee Hirsh, Alyson Reed, Wendy Davis, Kate Norby

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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.

When was "Taking Back Our Town" released?

Taking Back Our Town was released in 2001.

Who stars in "Taking Back Our Town"?

The cast includes Laura Innes, Ruby Dee, Chris Bauer, Myndy Crist.

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