S19·E15 What Lies Upstream
Synopsis
Investigative filmmaker Cullen Hoback travels to West Virginia to study the unprecedented loss of clean water for over 300,000 Americans in the 2014 Elk River chemical spill. While he’s deep into his research in West Virginia, a similar water crisis strikes Flint, Michigan, revealing that the entire system that Americans assume is protecting their drinking water is fundamentally broken.
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When did Season 19 Episode 15 of Independent Lens air?
Season 19, Episode 15 ('What Lies Upstream') originally aired on April 16, 2018.
How long is Season 19 Episode 15 ('What Lies Upstream')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Independent Lens Season 19 Episode 15?
Investigative filmmaker Cullen Hoback travels to West Virginia to study the unprecedented loss of clean water for over 300,000 Americans in the 2014 Elk River chemical spill. While he’s deep into his research in West Virginia, a similar water crisis strikes Flint, Michigan, revealing that the entire...
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