Flint: The Poisoning of an American City

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Flint: The Poisoning of an American City

Released Sep 12, 2019

1h 25m

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An exploration of the current struggle of Flint residents and how the continued abuse and neglect of environmental regulations have led to the poisoning of this city.

Bradley Gibson

Film Threat

Though it is extremely well done, you will not enjoy this film, but you may be motivated by it.

Rated: 8/10

Apr 30, 2020

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Lee Jutton

Film Inquiry

In our current political climate, where it seems like there is a crisis every minute, it has been all too easy for many to forget about what happened and is still happening in Flint. That alone should make this documentary essential viewing.

Feb 22, 2020

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Renee Schonfeld

Common Sense Media

Toxic water supply devastates Michigan city in earnest docu.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 21, 2020

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Chauncey K. Robinson

People's World

The film exposes the Flint crisis from a different angle. It connects labor history, environmental disaster, and the lost voice of a community.

Rated: A

Nov 21, 2019

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Audience Member

A really well done documentary that nails the issue of the tug of war between greed and justice. While its central theme focuses on Flint and history of what became its water crisis, it also highlights a the broader issue that touches almost every American community - the precarious balance of success and equity in the American Dream.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Frighteningly accurate.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Very moving film. There are so many things that are buried from the public view here. This film brings the problems to light through the people of flint and their personal stories. Definitely a must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

We think this film is very important. Flint is one of thousands of cities in America facing poison water. When will we realize clean water is a right. Fight systemic racism! Watch this film. Become engaged with your community. Stand up.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Scott Lansing

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Synopsis

An exploration of the current struggle of Flint residents and how the continued abuse and neglect of environmental regulations have led to the poisoning of this city.

Director: David Barnhart
Producer: David Barnhart, Scott Lansing
Screenwriter: David Barnhart
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 12, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 5, 2019
Runtime: 1h 25m

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