Law reVIEW is a blog series dedicated to investigating and reviewing both popular and documentary films in the Chastek Library film collection. E RIN BROCKOVICH (2000) Julia Roberts stars in this hugely popular dramatized biographical film portrayal of the life of single mom, legal clerk, and activist, Erin Brockovich. Supported by the wonderful Albert Finney as attorney Ed Masry, this film tells the tale of the 1996 Anderson, et al. v. Pacific Gas and Electric arbitration that became what was then the largest direct action settlement in U.S. history. Beginning in 1992, Brockovich, with Masry's expertise and support, builds a case against the utility giant upon discovering evidence that PG&E covered-up their role in contaminating Hinkley, California's water supply with cancer-causing hexavalent chromium decades before through their use of unlined wastewater disposal ponds. Erin Brockovich currently holds an 84% on Rotten Tomato...
As you’re all stuck at home navigating the territory of online classes and keeping yourself entertained in isolation, check out the new guide from Chastek Library, COVID-19 Resource Guide for Students . It will provide you with up to date information on COVID-19 via the CDC RSS feeds, and also link you to sources that will help you with your schoolwork, such as how to access free internet and other educational resources like online study aids. If needing a break, check out the various entertainment resources online, and browse through the list of restaurants that are currently offering delivery or takeout. It will be updated regularly during this time so keep checking in for extra fun links. And, if there is anything else you’d like to see on this guide that may assist other students, please let us know! We hope this makes your lives a little easier at this time. Stay safe and healthy. Full link: http://libguides.law.gonzaga.edu/COVID19/cdc Regards, You...
Racial Justice: Race and Diversity in America is a new research guide that tackles the resources available for those seeking to educate themselves on racial justice issues. Highlighting articles, reports, essays, databases, books, films, TedTalks, blogs, and websites, this research guide covers a wide array of instructional tool-kits to help lead you to answers you may be seeking regarding this issue. Click here for more information .