Taking Back Our Town
"Sometimes ordinary women become heroes."
Originally released in 2001. Taking Back Our Town is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Sam Pillsbury.
Starring Laura Innes, Ruby Dee, and Chris Bauer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Schreckinger Communications Company
- Hearst Entertainment Productions
- Lifetime
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 "can...
Who directed Taking Back Our Town?
Taking Back Our Town was directed by Sam Pillsbury.
How long is Taking Back Our Town?
Taking Back Our Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Taking Back Our Town released?
Taking Back Our Town was released on December 10, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taking Back Our Town?
The main cast of Taking Back Our Town includes Laura Innes, Ruby Dee, Chris Bauer, Myndy Crist, Hallee Hirsh.