Summary
The plight of the Ramapoughs in Upper Ringwood and their battle against an American icon that left a sea of contamination in their community has been the subject of newspaper series, a multimillion- dollar lawsuit and now, television.
HBO's "Mann v. Ford," a documentary that debuts July 18, details the minority community's fight against environmental regulators and the Ford Motor Co., which dumped millions of gallons of paint sludge and other industrial waste on their land 40 years ago, a toxic legacy that continues.See the full content of this document
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A Documentary Gives Voice
For a tight-knit group that's dealt with the sting of racism, an overwhelming number of premature deaths and an unsatisfying settlement with Ford, the film excels at showcasing the Ramapough life for so many voiceless people via HBO's national audie...
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