Re: The Brockovich Story ~ on A&E tonite

[Guest guest]

Hi Ladies,

I do not know how any one of us BI Women could view this movie and NOT be

motivated to take whatever 'action' we are capable of taking, on behalf of

the BI Issue! To sit back and " do nothing " is nearly 'criminal' to yourself

and others!

Blessings,

MM / NSIF

Martha Murdock, Director

National Silicone Implant Foundation

Dallas, Texas Headquarters

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From: " Ilena Rose " <ilena@...>

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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 9:20 PM

Subject: The Brockovich Story ~ on A & E tonite

> ~~~ thanks jannie ... check local times ...

>

> American Justice

> The Brockovich Story

> 60 min.

> Profiling the real-life Brockovich, whose landmark legal battle was

> chronicled in the -nominated film starring .

>

> Interviews with Brockovich, lawyer Ed Masry (played by Albert Finney in

> the film) and plaintiffs in the case recall how, in 1993, the 32-year-old,

> untrained legal assistant persuaded the firm of Masry and Vititoe to file

> a suit against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, whose use of the

> chemical chromium VI in public water allegedly harmed the residents of

> Hinkley, Cal. The suit brought the plaintiffs an unprecedented $333

> million settlement. Also examined: the debate over the case and the

> aftermath of the decision.

>

>