The dramatic and inspiring story of the ordinary women who fought against overwhelming odds for the health and safety of their families. In the late 1970s, residents of Love Canal, a working-class neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, discovered that their homes, schools and playgrounds were built on top of a former chemical waste dump, which was now leaking toxic substances and wreaking havoc on their health. Through interviews with many of the extraordinary housewives turned activists, the film shows how they effectively challenged those in power, forced America to reckon with the human cost of unregulated industry, and created a grassroots movement that galvanized the landmark Superfund Bill.
| Title | American Experience - Season 36 Episode 4 Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | United States of America |
| Studio | PBS |
| Cast | |
| Crew | Cameo George (Executive Producer) |
| Alternative Titles | The American Experience |
| Keyword | biography, usa history, current affairs |
| First Air Date | Oct 04, 1988 |
| Last Air date | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Season | 37 Season |
| Episode | 396 Episode |
| Runtime | 55:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 7.50/ 10 by 28.00 users |
| Popularity | 190.121 |
| Language | English |
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