Unnatural

Disaster

A Documentary

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The Town

Nestled in the heart of Alabama, Anniston was once a beacon of Southern charm and industrial promise. Tree-lined streets and close-knit communities painted a picture of idyllic small-town life. But beneath this facade lay a hidden peril — decades of industrial pollution silently seeping into the soil and waterways, turning Anniston into an unwitting epicenter of environmental catastrophe.

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The Town

Nestled in the heart of Alabama, Anniston was once a beacon of Southern charm and industrial promise. Tree-lined streets and close-knit communities painted a picture of idyllic small-town life. But beneath this facade lay a hidden peril — decades of industrial pollution silently seeping into the soil and waterways, turning Anniston into an unwitting epicenter of environmental catastrophe.

Explore Anniston

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The Chemical

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) — once hailed as a marvel of modern industry — became the town's silent assailant. Manufactured and discharged without restraint, these toxic compounds infiltrated every facet of Anniston's environment. The air, the water, the very earth bore the scars of contamination, leaving a legacy of health crises and ecological devastation that would haunt generations.

Uncover the PCBs

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The Chemical

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) — once hailed as a marvel of modern industry — became the town's silent assailant. Manufactured and discharged without restraint, these toxic compounds infiltrated every facet of Anniston's environment. The air, the water, the very earth bore the scars of contamination, leaving a legacy of health crises and ecological devastation that would haunt generations.

Uncover the PCBs

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The Cast

Behind every fact is a face. Unnatural Disaster is carried by the people who lived it — activists like David Baker, environmental advocates like Justinn Overton, and the residents, historians, and scientists who refused to let Anniston's story go untold.

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The Cast

Behind every fact is a face. Unnatural Disaster is carried by the people who lived it — activists like David Baker, environmental advocates like Justinn Overton, and the residents, historians, and scientists who refused to let Anniston's story go untold.

Meet the Voices

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The Film

Unnatural Disaster is more than a documentary; it's a chronicle of courage, betrayal, and the enduring human spirit. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and poignant storytelling, the film delves into Anniston's journey from prosperity to peril and its ongoing quest for redemption — challenging viewers to reflect on the cost of industrial progress.

About the Film

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The Film

Unnatural Disaster is more than a documentary; it's a chronicle of courage, betrayal, and the enduring human spirit. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and poignant storytelling, the film delves into Anniston's journey from prosperity to peril and its ongoing quest for redemption — challenging viewers to reflect on the cost of industrial progress.

About the Film