Libby, Montana (2004)
The most important environmental asbestos documentary ever made.
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Synopsis
The devastating story of Libby, Montana — a small mining town where W.R. Grace's vermiculite mine released asbestos fibers that contaminated the entire community. Residents, including children who played on piles of contaminated vermiculite, developed mesothelioma and asbestosis at rates 40-80 times the national average. Documents the EPA's eventual Superfund designation and the community's fight for justice. Aired on PBS POV series in 2007.
Our Review
The most important environmental asbestos documentary ever made. Libby is the case study that proved asbestos exposure isn't just a workplace issue — entire communities can be poisoned. The footage of children playing on vermiculite piles, not knowing it contained asbestos, is haunting. Essential viewing for understanding why a complete asbestos ban is necessary.
Who Should Watch
Anyone interested in environmental asbestos exposure. Families affected by community or environmental exposure (not just workplace).
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What Critics Say
“Tragic, infuriating, edifying. A quietly savvy approach to storytelling.”
PBS POV
“Sensational. Best feature documentary of 2004.”
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