Movie Description
Taking Back Our Town
(2001)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sam Pillsbury
- Editor : Pamela Malouf
- Cast : Laura Innes,Ruby Dee,Chris Bauer,Myndy Crist,Hallee Hirsh,Alyson Reed,Wendy Davis,Kate Norby,Davenia McFadden,Virginia Capers,Finn Carter,Keith Szarabajka,Garrett M. Brown,Randle Mell,John DiMaggio,Paul Vincent O'Connor,Jake Fritz,Jesse Littlejohn,Debra Christofferson,Douglas Dirkson,Austin Tichenor,Joy DeMichelle,Jim Abele,Terry Anzur,Christopher Curry,Joe O'Connor,Leonard Kelly-Young,Larkin Campbell,Kiosha Lee
Cast
Pat Melancon
Emelda West
James Melancon
Lisa LaVie
Catherine Melancon
Roseanne
Janice Dickerson
Tammy
Gloria
Christopher Melancon
Darren Melancon
Andrea
Ned Beaufort
James Friloux
Mavis Johnson
DEQ Official
Reporter
Walt Haney
Businessman
Greeter
Aide
Activist
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Facts
Original TitleTaking Back Our Town
Status Released
Release Information
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2001-12-10
Original Language
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesSchreckinger Communications Company,Hearst Entertainment Productions,Lifetime
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
