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Taking Back Our Town

Taking Back Our Town

Sometimes ordinary women become heroes.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Taking Back Our Town
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 2001-12-10
  • Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Rating: 1/10 (1 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Schreckinger Communications Company, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1713
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

Laura Innes

Laura Innes

as Pat Melancon

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

as Emelda West

Chris Bauer

Chris Bauer

as James Melancon

Myndy Crist

Myndy Crist

as Lisa LaVie

Hallee Hirsh

Hallee Hirsh

as Catherine Melancon

Alyson Reed

Alyson Reed

as Roseanne

Wendy Davis

Wendy Davis

as Janice Dickerson

Kate Norby

Kate Norby

as Tammy

Davenia McFadden

Davenia McFadden

as Gloria

Virginia Capers

Virginia Capers

as

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Taking Back Our Town (2001) trailer

Taking Back our Town Original Trailer by Film&Clips

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taking Back Our Town?

Taking Back Our Town is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2001-12-10.

Who are the main actors in Taking Back Our Town?

The main cast includes Laura Innes, Ruby Dee, Chris Bauer, Myndy Crist, Hallee Hirsh, .

Where can I watch Taking Back Our Town online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Taking Back Our Town is available.

Is Taking Back Our Town based on a true story?

Sometimes ordinary women become heroes.

What is the IMDb rating of Taking Back Our Town?

Taking Back Our Town has an IMDb rating of 1/10 based on 1 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Taking Back Our Town?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Taking Back Our Town?

The soundtrack was composed by Schreckinger Communications Company, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Taking Back Our Town filmed?

Taking Back Our Town was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Taking Back Our Town?

The total runtime of Taking Back Our Town is 90 minutes.

Is Taking Back Our Town suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Taking Back Our Town?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Taking Back Our Town.

Does Taking Back Our Town have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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