Erin Brockovich, 2000

By Team L’Officiel India · Jan 2018 · 1 min read

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What is it about: A true story, the movie revolves around the life of Erin Brockovich, an American hero portrayed by Julia Roberts. Divorced twice and an unemployed single mother of two, with $74 in her bank account Erin Brockovich is struggling to make ends meet. In a series of bad lucks, she loses the lawsuit against the wealthy doctor whose jaguar crashes into her car. Hopeless, she insists her lawyer, Ed Masry give her a job. After being hired as a file clerk in his office, she starts looking into the Pacific Gas and Electric case (PG&E). Upon further investigation, she discovers the presence of carcinogenic hexavalent chromium in Hinkley, California's groundwater, subsequently exposing one of the biggest environmental crimes in history

Why we recommend: From a pageant queen to a national treasure, Erin's life stands as a testimony of hard work, perseverance and above all will power. An inspiring account of a woman who without any formal education manages to settle a groundbreaking $333 million lawsuit makes for an enthralling watch and one of Julia Robert's most memorable performances yet.

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About the director: Steven Soderbergh is an American cinematographer, screenwriter, producer and director behind the massive hits, Ocean's Trilogy and Magic Mike. He is also the second-youngest winner ever to receive the Palme d’Or at Cannes for his indie drama Sex, Lies, and Videotape. His vision for Erin Brockovich earned him an Academy Award nomination for the best director category.