How A 'Company Town' Fought Its Polluter

The Leonard Lopate Show | Sep 7, 2017

Writers, directors and producers Natalie Kottke-Masocco and Erica Sardarian join us to discuss their film “Company Town.” At the heart of the documentary is the small town of Crossett, Arkansas, a local pastor and a chemical plant owned by billionaire brothers Charles Koch and David Koch. Crossett has a startling rate of cancer and illness, and the film follows pastor David Bouie as he campaigns against the plant, arguing it has polluted the town and harmed local residents.

"Company Town" opens Sept. 8 at Cinema Village (22 E. 12th at University Pl.) 

Related events:

Filmmakers Natalie Kottke-Masocco and Erica Sardarian, and producers Adam Paul Smith and Edgar Sardarian will hold Q&As on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 at 8 p.m.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will speak opening night on Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. with a Q&A w/ cast and crew

Note: DW Gibson guest-hosted this segment of "The Leonard Lopate Show."

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