Movie

Taking Back Our Town

“Sometimes ordinary women become heroes.”

★ 4.0(2)20011h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Sam Pillsbury
Release date: 2001-12-10
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Schreckinger Communications Company

Taking Back Our Town — trailer

About Taking Back Our Town

Taking Back Our Town is a 2001 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Sam Pillsbury, starring Laura Innes, Ruby Dee and Chris Bauer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Taking Back Our Town in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Laura Innes

Pat Melancon

Ruby Dee

Emelda West

Chris Bauer

James Melancon

Myndy Crist

Lisa LaVie

Hallee Hirsh

Catherine Melancon

Alyson Reed

Roseanne

Wendy Davis

Janice Dickerson

Kate Norby

Tammy

Davenia McFadden

Gloria

Virginia Capers

Finn Carter

Keith Szarabajka

Themes & keywords

cancerchurchepa

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Taking Back Our Town in Mexico?+

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Is Taking Back Our Town on Netflix?+

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How long is Taking Back Our Town?+

Taking Back Our Town has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Taking Back Our Town?+

Taking Back Our Town stars Laura Innes, Ruby Dee, Chris Bauer, Myndy Crist and Hallee Hirsh.

When did Taking Back Our Town come out?+

Taking Back Our Town is a 2001 movie directed by Sam Pillsbury.

What genre is Taking Back Our Town?+

Taking Back Our Town is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Taking Back Our Town?+

Taking Back Our Town was directed by Sam Pillsbury.