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Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

The dramatic and inspiring story of ordinary women who fought against overwhelming odds for the health and safety of their families. In the late 1970s, residents of Love Canal in Niagara Falls, NY, discovered that their homes, schools and playgrounds were built on top of a former chemical waste dump. Housewives activated to create a grassroots movement that galvanized the landmark Superfund Bill.
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Audio languages
EnglishEnglish [Audio Description]English Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Jamila Ephron
Producers
Cameo GeorgeSusan BellowsJamila Ephron
Studio
PBS
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