
Taking Back Our Town
“Sometimes ordinary women become heroes.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Sam Pillsbury
- Writers
- Susanna Styron, Monte Stettin, Bridget Terry
- Producer
- Jinny Schreckinger
- Production
- Schreckinger Communications Company, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
Frequently asked questions
What is Taking Back Our Town rated?
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Who directed Taking Back Our Town?
Taking Back Our Town was directed by Sam Pillsbury.
When was Taking Back Our Town released?
Taking Back Our Town was released in 2001.




















