Actor Mark Ruffalo has made a bold claim about the true story behind his 2019 film 'Dark Waters,' which tells the tale of a lawyer's battle against the chemical giant DuPont. According to Ruffalo, the real-life events depicted in the movie expose "one of the greatest cover-ups in American history." The film is based on the true story of Robert Bilott, a lawyer who took on DuPont after discovering that the company had knowingly contaminated the water supply of a small West Virginia town with a toxic chemical called PFOA, also known as C8. As Bilott's investigation unfolds, he uncovers a decades-long conspiracy that puts thousands of lives at risk, raising questions about corporate accountability and the safety of the American public. With Ruffalo's endorsement, 'Dark Waters' is poised to spark a national conversation about the devastating consequences of corporate greed and government inaction.
Mark Ruffalo says story behind 'Dark Waters' exposes 'one of the greatest cover-ups in American history' ABC News
