Entries from thegreenmedia.ca tagged with 'based on a true story'

Battle in Seattle (2007)

Synopsis:Based on one of the most incendiary political uprisings in a generation, Battle in Seattle takes an in-depth look at the five days that rocked the world in 1999 as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in...

Erin Brockovich (2000)

Synopsis from Rottentomatoes.comIn a world where heroes are often in short supply, the story of Erin Brockovich is an inspirational reminder of the power of the human spirit. Her passion, tenacity and steadfast desire to fight for the rights...

A Civil Action (1998)

A Civil Action is a 1998 film, starring John Travolta (as plaintiff's attorney Jan Schlichtmann) and Robert Duvall, based on the book of the same name by Jonathan Harr. Both the book and the film are based on the...

Gorillas in the Mist: The Story of Dian Fossey (1988)

Synopsis:Gorillas in the Mist is a 1988 movie which tells the true-life story of naturalist Dian Fossey and her work with gorillas. It is marketed with the tagline "At the far ends of the earth she found a reason to...