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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
gptkb:book gptkb:memoir gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1993–present
|
| gptkbp:advocacy |
grassroots mobilization
grassroots organizing Environmental justice water contamination Water contamination issues |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
Community health
Victims of toxic exposure Corporate negligence Victims of pollution Health monitoring for affected communities |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
gptkb:environmental_justice
Environmental justice clean water Clean water Clean water access |
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:Pacific_Gas_and_Electric_Company
|
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:Kansas_State_University
|
| gptkbp:appears_in |
Documentaries about environmental issues
Erin Brockovich (2000 film) |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Hinkley,_California
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Erin_Brockovich's_memoir
gptkb:Erin_Brockovich Book: ' Take It From Me: Life's a Struggle But You Can Win' Book ' Take It From Me: Life's a Struggle But You Can Win' the book ' Erin Brockovich: My Story' |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkb:Best_Actress gptkb:Best_Original_Score gptkb:Best_Supporting_Actor gptkb:1 gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actress gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Actress gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actress_in_a_Motion_Picture_–_Drama gptkb:Screen_Actors_Guild_Award_for_Outstanding_Performance_by_a_Female_Actor_in_a_Leading_Role Best Original Screenplay Nominated for Academy Award Best Film Editing Nominated for Academy Award for Best Actress Nobel Prize for Peace (nominated) |
| gptkbp:based_on |
Real-life events
true story |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
June 22, 1960
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Loma_Linda,_California,_USA
gptkb:Lansing,_Michigan gptkb:Loma_Linda,_California |
| gptkbp:birth_year |
gptkb:1960
|
| gptkbp:born |
June 22, 1960
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
256.3 million USD
$256.3 million highest-grossing film of 2000 |
| gptkbp:budget |
$52 million
|
| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:1993
1990s |
| gptkbp:case_analysis |
taught in law schools
|
| gptkbp:case_location |
gptkb:Hinkley,_California
|
| gptkbp:case_number |
involved chromium-6 contamination
|
| gptkbp:case_outcome |
gptkb:Roman_settlement
$333 million settlement |
| gptkbp:case_significance |
largest settlement in a direct-action lawsuit in U. S. history
|
| gptkbp:case_year |
gptkb:1996
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| gptkbp:challenges |
overcame financial difficulties
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Diana
gptkb:Jesse gptkb:Mr._Mc_Ginty gptkb:Ruth gptkb:Mr._Brockovich gptkb:Ed_Masry gptkb:Erin_Brockovich gptkb:Angela gptkb:Kurt gptkb:George gptkb:Matthew gptkb:Kathy Pamela Dr. Wilson Mr. Mc Gowan Mrs. Mc Ginty Mr. Mc Carthy Mr. Mc Caffrey Mr. Mc Caffrey's wife Ms. Mc Caffrey Dr. H. David Kurt Potter Mrs. Masry |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
|
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Ed_Lachman
|
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Ed_Lachman
|
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:California_Department_of_Public_Health
gptkb:Ed_Masry Law firms Various NGOs various NGOs Environmental documentaries |
| gptkbp:composed_of |
Various humanitarian awards
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| gptkbp:consequences |
increased regulations on hazardous waste
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Legal education
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
positive positive reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired films
inspired films and books increased awareness of environmental issues Increased awareness of environmental issues inspired documentaries inspired activism influenced legal dramas in media |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:icon_of_environmental_justice
empowerment of women. |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Steven_Soderbergh
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Steven_Soderbergh
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:The_Real_Erin_Brockovich
Erin Brockovich: The Real Story |
| gptkbp:duration |
over 10 years
|
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Anne_V._Coates
|
| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Anne_V._Coates
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Kalamazoo_Valley_Community_College
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Fighting against water contamination
fighting for victims of pollution |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ You can’t sit back and wait for someone to come and rescue you.”
|
| gptkbp:featured_in |
Television specials
Books about environmental law Documentaries about environmental activism |
| gptkbp:film |
Erin Brockovich (2000)
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| gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:Screen_Actors_Guild_Award
gptkb:AFI_Awards gptkb:Critics'_Choice_Awards gptkb:BAFTA_Awards gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award Numerous accolades |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
Erin Brockovich (film)
Erin Brockovich (2000 film) |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Sundance_Film_Festival
gptkb:Academy_Awards gptkb:BAFTA_Awards gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award |
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Thomas_Newman
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California gptkb:Hinkley,_California |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Take_It_From_Me:_Life's_a_Struggle_But_You_Can_Win
gptkb:Erin_Brockovich:_My_Story |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Erin_Brockovich_Foundation
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:memoir
Biographical drama biographical drama |
| gptkbp:has_appeared_in |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Documentaries gptkb:Films Interviews Talk shows News segments Talk shows discussing environmental issues Television specials about her life |
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:has_collaborated_with |
gptkb:scientists
gptkb:researchers Government agencies Non-profits Scientists on environmental studies |
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
gptkb:legislation
Environmental regulations Policy changes Corporate accountability Legislation on environmental protection |
| gptkbp:has_participated_in |
gptkb:legal_case
Awareness campaigns Fundraising events Public speaking engagements Media interviews Legal cases against polluters Public speaking events on environmental issues |
| gptkbp:has_performed_at |
gptkb:Community_events
Conferences Universities Conferences on environmental health Conferences on environmental law |
| gptkbp:has_received |
Honorary degrees
Recognition for activism |
| gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:activists
gptkb:Television_personality gptkb:influencer gptkb:Author gptkb:Television_presenter gptkb:Public_speaker gptkb:Motivational_speaker gptkb:Public_figure gptkb:Consulting_Services gptkb:Philanthropist gptkb:Entrepreneur subject of documentaries community organizer subject of films subject of books inspiration for characters subject of television shows author of memoirs subject of podcasts subject of news articles subject of interviews legal advocate documentary subject film subject subject of biographical works |
| gptkbp:has_worked_with |
Law firms
Activist groups Law firm Masry & Vititoe |
| gptkbp:has_written |
Environmental issues
Legal battles Articles on environmental issues Community activism Her experiences Articles on environmental justice Her experiences in environmental law |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray 2000-09-26 DVD and Blu-ray |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Erin Brockovich
|
| gptkbp:impact |
environmental regulations
increased awareness of environmental issues increased awareness of environmental issues. |
| gptkbp:influence |
Legal reforms
Environmental movements |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:lawyer
environmental law Environmental law Public awareness of environmental issues environmental policy changes Legal activism women in film biographical films. legal dramas. the film ' Erin Brockovich' subsequent legal films |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Erin_Brockovich:_The_Movie
gptkb:Rachel_Carson gptkb:legal_case environmental law Environmental activism real-life events social justice movements public health advocacy legal dramas toxic tort law lawyer Ed Masry |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
female empowerment
Erin Brockovich's life Erin Brockovich (real person) |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Public awareness on environmental issues
activism campaigns books on legal battles documentaries on environmental law many environmental activists |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Personal experiences with pollution
Legal battles against Pacific Gas and Electric Company Erin Brockovich's legal battle |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
legal education initiatives
community health initiatives legal reform advocacy water rights advocacy environmental lawsuits toxic tort litigation Legal cases against corporations |
| gptkbp:involvement |
Community organizing
|
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
Social media platforms advocating for environmental causes
|
| gptkbp:is_aleader_in |
Environmental advocacy.
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
News articles about environmental law
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
Grassroots movements
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Her role in raising awareness about corporate negligence
Her tenacity in legal battles |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
Public figure in environmental advocacy
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
The United Nations for her work
The public as a champion for the underdog |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
Her role in the PG& E case
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0060088592
|
| gptkbp:known_as |
Consumer advocate
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Environmental activism
public speaking environmental activism Grassroots activism advocacy for victims of water contamination Case against Pacific Gas and Electric Company her role in the case against Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
women's rights
Health impacts of pollution |
| gptkbp:legacy |
highlighted corporate accountability
increased public interest in legal rights inspired real-life legal reforms promoted awareness of water contamination issues |
| gptkbp:legal_framework |
self-taught
|
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
class action lawsuit
|
| gptkbp:legal_principle |
community engagement
community organizing |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
gptkb:Masry_&_Vititoe
|
| gptkbp:legal_role |
legal assistant
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Safe_Drinking_Water_Act_amendments
California's Proposition 65 |
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:The_Oprah_Winfrey_Show
Talk shows numerous interviews |
| gptkbp:metacritic_score |
84%
|
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Thomas_Newman
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
non-linear storytelling
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:notable_case |
gptkb:Pacific_Gas_and_Electric_Company
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Brockovich_case_against_Pacific_Gas_and_Electric_Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company case ' Erin Brockovich' (2000 film) |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:activists
Legal assistant legal assistant consumer advocate Legal clerk |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Roman_settlement
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
Community outreach programs
Community health initiatives Environmental campaigns |
| gptkbp:personal_life |
single mother
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
gptkb:Erin_Brockovich_Foundation
Supports various charities supports cancer research |
| gptkbp:plot |
A legal assistant helps to build a case against a California power company.
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Julia_Roberts
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
2000-03-17
2000-05-01 2000-07-01 |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Stacey_Sher
gptkb:Danny_De_Vito gptkb:Michael_Shamberg |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
Public health awareness
|
| gptkbp:promotes |
Sustainable practices
|
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
toxic waste issues
|
| gptkbp:public_speaking |
gptkb:Motivational_speaker
environmental issues advocacy for environmental justice |
| gptkbp:publications |
wrote articles on environmental justice
|
| gptkbp:published |
Articles on environmental issues
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Harper_Collins
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:2001
|
| gptkbp:rating |
PG-13
|
| gptkbp:real_life_person |
gptkb:Erin_Brockovich
|
| gptkbp:received |
Honorary degrees
Honorary Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School |
| gptkbp:recognition |
Environmental organizations
received numerous awards for her work. |
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
Various environmental organizations
Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people |
| gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:2000
2000-03-17 March 17, 2000 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray theatrical |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2000
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:2000
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:2000
|
| gptkbp:released_on |
March 17, 2000
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA
gptkb:California,_USA |
| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:California
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA |
| gptkbp:role |
legal assistant
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
131 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenings |
gptkb:Sundance_Film_Festival
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Susannah_Grant
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:California
gptkb:Hinkley,_California |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:California
|
| gptkbp:social_media |
Active on social media platforms
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:Thomas_Newman
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:P._J._Mc_Clure
gptkb:J._R._Brockovich gptkb:Robert_E._D._Brockovich First husband: Shawn Brown Second husband: Paul Jacob Third husband: Steve Brockovich Shawn Brown Peter Brockovich |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Julia_Roberts
gptkb:Aaron_Eckhart gptkb:Albert_Finney |
| gptkbp:struggles_with |
single motherhood
|
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:legal_case
Personal narrative Environmental activism |
| gptkbp:supported |
Legislation for environmental protection
|
| gptkbp:television_show |
Erin Brockovich: The Real Story
|
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:drama
female empowerment environmental activism personal struggle legal justice |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:justice
female empowerment perseverance environmental activism Justice and perseverance |
| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
Environmental justice movements
|
| gptkbp:was_aproponent_of |
Community activism
|
| gptkbp:website |
www.erinbrockovich.com
|
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkb:1 gptkb:4 gptkb:5 gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actress Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy |
| gptkbp:works_on |
Environmental restoration projects
|
| gptkbp:works_with |
gptkb:Non-profit_organizations
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Meryl_Streep
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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