American experience. the tragedy at Love Canal / Poisoned ground :

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...

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Other Authors:	Bellows, Susan (Producer), Ephron, Jamila (Director, Producer, Screenwriter)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 2024.
Series:	American Experience
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. Documentary television programs. Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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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.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (113 minutes)
Playing Time:	01:52:40
Production Credits:	Director of photography, Sam Russell.