# Erin Brockovich (2000)

> An outspoken unemployed mother turns a chance law-office job into a relentless campaign for poisoned residents confronting a powerful corporation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/367

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Steven Soderbergh
- Cast: Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Marg Helgenberger, Cherry Jones, Veanne Cox, Conchata Ferrell, Tracey Walter
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0195685/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, determined, warm, inspirational movie night, social justice film night

## Synopsis

A determined woman takes on a powerful corporation to seek justice for a community.

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