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Jonathan Harr

Hollywood Tells an Environmental Tale

Hollywood hands out its Oscars later this month (on Sunday, March 21st) and a film with toxic contamination as its theme is among the contenders. “A Civil Action” could walk away with awards for Best Cinematography and Best Supporting Actor. Based on the best-selling book of the same name written by Jonathan Harr, it’s the […]

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A Civil Action: From Woburn, Massachusetts to Hollywood, California

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