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Summary:

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.

Contributors:

Bellows, Susan , producer

Ephron, Jamila , director, producer, screenwriter

Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) , publisher

American Experience Films , production company

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Related Works:

In series: American experience (Television program)

Subjects:

Environmental toxicology — New York (State) — Niagara (Town)

Women — Health and hygiene — New York (State) — Niagara (Town)

Hazardous wastes — New York (State) — Niagara (Town)

Toxicological chemisty

Genres:

Documentary television programs

Online media

Internet videos

Production Credits:

Director of photography, Sam Russell.

General Notes:

Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.
Description based on: Title from resource description page (viewed May 29, 2024).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (113 min.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

1439295417

Other Control Numbers:

99712866100971 (source: VaAlASP)
5556875 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP5556875/avon