The Poisoned dream. Love Canal nightmare
Description
In 1980, three frustrated mothers made American history by taking federal officials hostage in the community built on the site of New York's toxic Love Canal. In this riveting expose, the three activists-Lois Gibbs, Barbara Quimby, and Patti Grenzy-and research scientist Dr. Beverly Paigen, who staunchly stood by the residents, discuss their volatile four-year political battle to have the entire community evacuated. Archival footage of President Jimmy Carter, Jane Fonda, government officials, and residents who were on the scene convey the urgency of America's first headline eco-disaster.
Runtime
48 min
Subjects
- Social change (532)
- Refuse and refuse disposal (122)
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Social ecology (250)
- Water (318)
- Urbanization (175)
- Toxicology (87)
- Population policy (78)
- Rural-urban migration (144)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1997
Database
Films on Demand
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