Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy
Synopsis
How did PFAS chemicals once used in popular stain-resistant carpets end up in the water and environment in parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina? FRONTLINE, The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier and AL.com investigate what happened with these forever chemicals and the ongoing health impacts. The joint investigation draws on thousands of pages of documents and court depositions and interviews with former regulators and industry insiders, as well as doctors, scientists and people who have the kinds of illnesses that researchers have linked to PFAS contamination.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Schienberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Schienberg
- Original Title
- Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- PBS, FRONTLINE, The Associated Press
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Schienberg
Jonathan Schienberg
Tim Grucza
Robert Kirwan
Jonathan Schienberg, Kate McCormick, Dana Miller Ervin, Frank Koughan, Raney Aronson-Rath
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Schienberg
Director
Jonathan Schienberg
Producer
Jonathan Schienberg
Writer
Kate McCormick
Producer
Dana Miller Ervin
Producer
Robert Kirwan
Editor
Tim Grucza
Director of Photography
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What is Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy about?
How did PFAS chemicals once used in popular stain-resistant carpets end up in the water and environment in parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina? FRONTLINE, The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier and AL.com investigate what happened with these forever chemicals and the ongoing health impacts. The joint investigation draws on thousands of pages of documents and court depositions and interviews with former regulators and industry insiders, as well as doctors, scientists and people who have the kinds of illnesses that researchers have linked to PFAS contamination.
Who directed Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy?
Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy was directed by Jonathan Schienberg.
Who stars in Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy?
The principal cast of Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy includes Will Lyman.
When was Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy released and how long is it?
Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 54m.