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Taking Back Our Town

Taking Back Our Town

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2001 1h 30m1.0

Taking Back Our Town

“Sometimes ordinary women become heroes.”

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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.

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DirectorSam Pillsbury
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 10, 2001
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 30m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 1.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.4 / 10
Votes1
GenresDrama, TV Movie
StudioSchreckinger Communications Company, Hearst Entertainment Productions

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Cast

Laura Innes

Laura Innes

Pat Melancon

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Emelda West

Chris Bauer

Chris Bauer

James Melancon

Myndy Crist

Myndy Crist

Lisa LaVie

Hallee Hirsh

Hallee Hirsh

Catherine Melancon

Alyson Reed

Alyson Reed

Roseanne

Wendy Davis

Wendy Davis

Janice Dickerson

Kate Norby

Kate Norby

Tammy

Davenia McFadden

Davenia McFadden

Gloria

Virginia Capers

Virginia Capers

Finn Carter

Finn Carter

Keith Szarabajka

Keith Szarabajka

Garrett M. Brown

Garrett M. Brown

Randle Mell

Randle Mell

John DiMaggio

John DiMaggio

Paul Vincent O'Connor

Paul Vincent O'Connor

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Jake Fritz

Christopher Melancon

Jesse Littlejohn

Jesse Littlejohn

Darren Melancon

Debra Christofferson

Debra Christofferson

Andrea

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Douglas Dirkson

Ned Beaufort

Austin Tichenor

Austin Tichenor

James Friloux

Joy DeMichelle

Joy DeMichelle

Mavis Johnson

Jim Abele

Jim Abele

DEQ Official

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Terry Anzur

Reporter

Christopher Curry

Christopher Curry

Walt Haney

Joe O'Connor

Joe O'Connor

Businessman

Leonard Kelly-Young

Leonard Kelly-Young

Greeter

Larkin Campbell

Larkin Campbell

Aide

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Kiosha Lee

Activist

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Where can I watch Taking Back Our Town?

Taking Back Our Town (2001) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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...

Who directed Taking Back Our Town?

Taking Back Our Town (2001) was directed by Sam Pillsbury. The film is a Drama, TV Movie production with a runtime of 1h 30m, rated 1.0/10.

How long is Taking Back Our Town?

Taking Back Our Town runs 1h 30m (90 minutes total). Audience rating: 1.0/10 from 1 votes. Genre: Drama, TV Movie.

Is Taking Back Our Town worth watching?

Taking Back Our Town is rated 1.0/10 by 1 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and TV Movie fans.