The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Sam PillsburyDirector
Cast
- Laura InnesPat Melancon
- Ruby DeeEmelda West
- Chris BauerJames Melancon
- Myndy CristLisa LaVie
- Hallee HirshCatherine Melancon
- Alyson ReedRoseanne
- Wendy DavisJanice Dickerson
- Kate NorbyTammy
- Davenia McFaddenGloria
- Virginia CapersCast
- Finn CarterCast
- Keith SzarabajkaCast
Stills
Themes
cancerchurchepa