What Lies Upstream

"The truth has been spilled"

Jan 20 2017 TV-14 1h 25m
Documentary, Mystery

In this detective story, filmmaker Cullen Hoback investigates the largest chemical drinking water contamination in a generation. But something is rotten in state and federal regulatory agencies, and through years of persistent journalism, we learn the shocking truth about what’s really happening with drinking water in America.

Plot

In this classic detective story, investigative filmmaker Cullen Hoback travels to West Virginia to uncover the truth behind a massive chemical spill that left 300,000 people without drinking water for months. But when Hoback discovers an obscene collusion between chemical corporations and the highest levels of government, the investigation spirals in a terrifying direction, and we learn the frightening truth about what lies upstream of us all.

Written by

Cullen Hoback

Directed by

Cullen Hoback

Cast

Erin Brockovich-Ellis, Marc Edwards, Rahul Gupta

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Hyrax Films, Gravitas Ventures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,614
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
80
Popularity
NA