John Travolta plays a civil litigation attorney pursuing a case against two major corporations for allegedly contaminating their community's water supply and contributing to the high incidence of leukemia among the residents. Lawyers tout this film for its realistic depiction of civil litigation law and the cold approach that is often taken in pursuit of civil cases. This film is also important because it's based on the true account of corporate negligence and the impact that these actions have on both the environment and on human life.