Erin Brockovich (2000)
Erin Brockovich
”A single mother takes on a powerful company accused of polluting a city's water supply.”
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Directed by Steven Soderbergh and based on a fascinating (though with some creative license) true story, 'Erin Brockovich' is a legal drama sustained by Julia Roberts' performance in the titular role. Her work ultimately earned her the Oscar for Best Actress.
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An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply.
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