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Erin Brockovich (née Pattee; born June 22, 1960) is an American paralegal, consumer advocate, and environmental activist who was instrumental in building a case against Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) involving groundwater contamination in Hinkley, California for attorney Ed Masry in 1993.
Erin Brockovich is a 2000 American biographical legal drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Susannah Grant. The film is a dramatization of the true story of Erin Brockovich , portrayed by Julia Roberts , who initiated a legal case against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company over its culpability for the Hinkley groundwater ...
AwardCategoryRecipient (s)ResultDanny DeVito, Michael Shamberg and Stacey ...NominatedNominatedWonNominatedMar 17, 2000 · Julia Roberts stars as Erin Brockovich, a single mother who becomes a legal assistant and exposes a power company's water contamination in Hinkley, California. The film is based on a true story and won an Oscar for Roberts' performance.
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- Biography, Drama
- Steven Soderbergh
- 2000-03-17
Learn about the life and achievements of Erin Brockovich, the environmental activist and legal researcher who inspired the Oscar-winning film. Discover how she fought against corporate giants, helped expose toxic contamination, and became a global icon.
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Jun 10, 2021 · In 1993, Erin Brockovich -- a divorced, unemployed single mother -- became a activist for clean water after she spoke out against PG &E. Erin Brockovich quickly became known for her spunky personality a...Show more --- Show more. Courtesy of Erin Brockovich.
Jun 10, 2015 · Erin Brockovich is best known for her involvement in one of the largest direct action lawsuits in U.S. history and is the subject of the 2000 film 'Erin Brockovich,'...