description Erin Brockovich Overview
Erin Brockovich is a 2000 biographical legal drama based on the true story of Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts. The film recounts her involvement in a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric Company concerning groundwater contamination near Hinkley, California. It premiered in March 2000 and achieved significant commercial success worldwide.
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info Erin Brockovich Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2000 |
help Erin Brockovich FAQ
What company does Erin investigate in Erin Brockovich?
Erin investigates Pacific Gas and Electric Company, commonly called PG&E, over hexavalent chromium contamination near Hinkley, California. She uncovers medical records and property documents while working for attorney Ed Masry.
How closely is Julia Roberts' character based on the real Erin Brockovich?
The film dramatizes events, but the real Erin Brockovich was a legal clerk without formal legal training who helped build the Hinkley case. The real Brockovich also makes a cameo as a waitress named Julia.
What settlement resulted from the real Hinkley case?
The PG&E case portrayed in the film ended in a reported $333 million settlement in 1996. The movie presents it as the culmination of work by Brockovich, Ed Masry, and their legal partners on behalf of affected residents.
Did Julia Roberts win an Oscar for Erin Brockovich?
Yes. Roberts won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the 2000 film, which was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
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