Taking Back Our Town
“Sometimes ordinary women become heroes.”
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.
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Taking Back Our Town (2001) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-03
Top Cast
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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
Garrett M. Brown
Randle Mell
John DiMaggio
Paul Vincent O'Connor
Jake Fritz
Christopher Melancon
Jesse Littlejohn
Darren Melancon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Pillsbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte Stettin, Susanna Styron, Bridget Terry
- Original Score
- Peter Rodgers Melnick
- Original Title
- Taking Back Our Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Schreckinger Communications Company, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Pillsbury
Monte Stettin, Susanna Styron, Bridget Terry
Peter Rodgers Melnick
James Bartle
Pamela Malouf
Jinny Schreckinger
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Pillsbury
Director
Pamela Malouf
Editor
James Bartle
Director of Photography
C.J. Strawn
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking Back Our Town
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What is Taking Back Our Town about?
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.
Who directed Taking Back Our Town?
Taking Back Our Town was directed by Sam Pillsbury.
Who stars in Taking Back Our Town?
The principal cast of Taking Back Our Town includes Laura Innes, Ruby Dee, Chris Bauer, Myndy Crist, Hallee Hirsh.
When was Taking Back Our Town released and how long is it?
Taking Back Our Town was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Taking Back Our Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taking Back Our Town was composed by Peter Rodgers Melnick.