description Dark Waters Overview
Dark Waters depicts the legal battle undertaken by Robert Bilott to challenge DuPont’s actions. The film portrays Bilott’s representation of a West Virginia town affected by contamination from unregulated chemicals produced by the corporation. It highlights a protracted legal case involving a major chemical manufacturer.
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info Dark Waters Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2019 |
help Dark Waters FAQ
What chemical is at the center of Dark Waters?
The case concerns PFOA, also called C8, which DuPont used in producing Teflon. Attorney Robert Bilott discovers evidence connecting the chemical to contaminated water near the company's Parkersburg, West Virginia facility.
Is Mark Ruffalo's character based on a real lawyer?
Yes. Ruffalo plays Cincinnati attorney Robert Bilott, who spent years pursuing claims against DuPont while working at the firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister.
What starts Bilott's investigation in the film?
West Virginia farmer Wilbur Tennant brings Bilott evidence that his cattle are becoming sick and dying. That farm complaint leads Bilott into DuPont's internal records and the broader drinking-water contamination case.
Who directed Dark Waters and when was it released?
Todd Haynes directed the 2019 legal drama. Its cast includes Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Camp, and Victor Garber.
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