A&E profiles a real-life Cinderella in American Justice: The Erin Brockovich Story. However, the heroine of this tale wears low-cut dresses instead of gowns and at midnight she turns into a single working mother of three. Erin Brockovich earned national acclaim with the Hollywood dramatization of her legal battle against a powerful corporation. Eventually found responsible for poisoning ground water in Hinkley, CA, PG&E was ordered to pay $333 million in damages. In turn, Brockovich became an instant defender of the people. Her efforts to secure restitution for 77 plaintiffs catapulted her and the small law firm for which she worked to superstardom. More importantly, it introduced the importance of personal activism and the willingness to fight for justice. Through interviews with the actual players, A&E documents the real story behind the Julia Roberts blockbuster.
by Sarah Ing
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